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SCAD RESEARCH INC

Raise money for SCAD RESEARCH INC

While we always appreciate donations, they are not required to register and participate in this event. 

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 an uncommon and poorly understood type of a heart attack, which sometimes leads to an abrupt death.  It occurs without warning when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart. 

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.  

Teams

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Apr 28 Amy Stettner Go Daniela! Undisclosed amount
Apr 26 Katie I'm proud of you Daniela! :) $27.48
Apr 26 Narra and Tom Cox Way to go, team Daniela! Thanks for doing this. Undisclosed amount
Apr 25 Song family Go Team Daniela! $107.35
Apr 25 Rosey Here’s to swift research to understand SCAD and its prevention and treatment! $213.85
Apr 24 Keith & Karri VanDell For Team Laurie & Kay! $107.35
Apr 24 Richardsons Go Della! $27.48
Apr 24 Susan wareham $54.10
Apr 23 tomajoha fam Go Team Daniela! $27.48
Apr 23 Tomasini-Johansson Fam Go Nicole! Go team Daniela! $27.48