February 25, 2013
In the United States, a disease or disorder is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people; in Europe, the threshold is drastically lower, at 2,000. SCAD is considered one of the approximately 7,000 rare conditions in the world, because we truly don’t know how many individuals are affected by it. One estimate is […]
February 24, 2013
As a participant in Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business “Student Teams for Entrepreneurship Projects” (STEP) program, SCAD Research has developed a plan to move the nonprofit to increased efficiency and fundraising. Bob Alico, president of SCAD Research, worked with Sun Devil Consulting Group, a team of students. In partnership, the group […]
February 1, 2013
Amy Nartatez Heinl, a mother of three boys and a SCAD survivor since June, 2010, shares her experience with Women’s Day. Read full article on womensday.org
January 31, 2013
This unique article was written by Corsicana Daily Sun reporter Raymond Linex II about his experience when his wife, Tanya, had a SCAD. Tanya shares her experience as well. Read more at corsicanadailysun.com
January 28, 2013
Kathy Coletti has been a SCAD survivor since 1995 and a Go Red for Women spokeswoman. Read her story about her SCAD experience within days after giving birth to quadruplets. Read article on ajc.com
January 5, 2013
Minnesota Vikings defensive end, Everson Griffen’s mother was visiting Griffen when she died suddenly from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) at the age of 52. Read full article at twincities.com
December 15, 2012
Sharon Furlong Markey chronicles her experience in this article from her heart attack caused by SCAD through rehab. She was 38, young and fit. When she didn’t feel good, she thought she had indigestion. Read more at Fitness Magazine
November 30, 2012
Rachel D’Souza-Siebert suffered a SCAD at age 28, just eight days after the birth of her son. Rachel describes her experience. Read more at SELF
October 15, 2012
Rebecca Breslin from the United Kingdom is a SCAD survivor. Read her story to learn how Rebecca and her husband Liam have been busy raising money for SCAD research. She has networked with over 21 SCAD survivors in the UK. Liam ran his first half-marathon for SCAD research. Read full article at moltontimes.co.uk
September 3, 2012
Dr. Sharonne Hayes talks about SCAD and the need for research. Read more at KAALtv