Beat SCAD is a charity very close to my heart (pun intended) and have been a valuable source of information and reassurance since I had a heart attack caused by SCAD  in January 2020.

Between 1 November 2021 and 31 March 2022, I am aiming to complete 50 open water swims (OK, this might reduce to dips when it gets really cold..!) to raise money for Beat SCAD.

Beat SCAD is a small charity so your donation will mean a great deal to them and me.

Further information on the condition can be found below. Thank you for donating.

Lots of Love

Mel xxx

SCAD

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is an under-diagnosed heart condition that can’t currently be predicted or  prevented.

SCAD has been reported across a wide age range (18-84 years) but the majority of cases are in young- to middle-aged women. SCAD patients have few or none of the traditional risk factors associated with heart disease (atherosclerosis). More research is needed to understand why fit, healthy people suddenly develop SCAD.

SCAD can be fatal, cause heart failure, cardiac arrest, require heart bypass surgery, stents or medical management.

SCAD occurs when a tear or a bruise develops in one of the coronary arteries resulting in a blockage that prevents normal blood flow. This can result in a heart attack.

https://beatscad.org.uk

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