What is SCAD
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon emergency heart condition that occurs when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart. SCAD can slow or block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, abnormalities in heart rhythm or sudden death. SCADs typically occur in people with no standard risk factors for heart attack & while the Mayo Clinic SCAD study has identified some associated conditions (such as FMD), the underlying cause of SCAD is unknown in most patients.
SCAD is a heart condition which requires urgent treatment
SCAD is more common in women than men
70% of SCAD cases occur in people under age 50 years
SCAD typically occurs in people with no standard risk factors for heart attack
About Us
Established in 2016 by SCAD Heart Attack survivors, SCAD Research Inc. is a non-government funded charity dedicated to changing the outcome for SCAD Heart Attack sufferers across Australia. Founded and run by heart attack survivors, we are on a mission to improve the diagnosis, treatment and survival rates for every Mum, sister, Dad, brother or friend who suffers a heart attack – to save their life and minimise the chances of recurrence.
OUR STORIES
SCAD Survivors share their stories
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The brilliant scientists and medical professionals at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute led by Professor Bob Graham and the Mayo Clinic SCAD Study led by Professor Sharonne Hayes are dedicated to finding the optimal diagnosis, treatment and ultimately prevention of SCAD Heart Attacks but they can’t do it alone! You can make a difference and help us to beat SCAD Heart Attacks by making a tax deductible donation today.
$20.00
- $20 can help fund DNA tests & survivor medical questionnaires to better understand SCAD Heart Attacks
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- $50 can go towards funding SCAD Medical Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
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- $100 can help fund life saving research into the optimal diagnosis, treatment and prevention of SCAD Heart Attacks
