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SCAD RESEARCH INC

Raise money for SCAD RESEARCH INC

Our mission is to raise funds to support the most promising Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) research and to ultimately bring awareness, dissemination of knowledge and research findings to the bedside of patients with SCAD.

What is SCAD?

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a little known and poorly understood type of a heart attack caused when a sudden tear occurs within the layers of one or more arteries to the heart. This tear blocks blood flow causing a heart attack and sometimes death. 

SCAD often impacts younger, healthy individuals who do not have the typical risk factors for heart disease.  The average age of a SCAD patient is approximately 42 years old and up to 80% of those experiencing SCAD are women.  

Research to Answer "Why"

Research so far has shown those who experience a SCAD are typically…

  • Young with an average age of 42; occurring in people as young as early 20’s
  • Healthy typically with no known risk factors or underlying condition
  • Eighty percent more common in women than men – 20% of SCAD cases in women occur near the time of childbirth

…and we don’t know WHY

Since SCAD is little known and poorly understood, research as to the causes and best treatment options is needed.  

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Oct 03 Mahendra Kumar My dear Anji is the most generous person I have known who would do anything to anyone without even thinking twice! Avi and I miss you! $267.10
Oct 03 Candice Bolek $107.35
Oct 03 Sriram Anji, i would rather have you with us and donate - hope this helps out the next Anji from being a casualty to SCAD $267.10
Oct 03 Deb Corbin Remembering you Anji.❤️ $54.10
Oct 03 Anonymous $54.10
Oct 02 Stephanie Raehsler We love you mom! $27.48
Oct 02 Victoria Decker Being one of my dearest friends, I’m forever grateful SCAD didn’t take you from my life. Love you! $107.35
Oct 02 Denya & Harvey Rutherford Thankful everyday we still have you with us! $54.10
Oct 02 Auntie $54.10
Oct 02 Marilyn Gibbons $107.35