1. Dr David Adlam and Becks Breslin
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2. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Research
Public & Patient Involvement
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3. The beginning Leicester’s Research Live – celebrating our success
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4. Key milestones Leicester’s Research Live – celebrating our success
2012
Becks has heart attack aged 34 – SCAD diagnosed
Connects with other SCAD survivors via social media
2013
Cardiology appointment with Dr Adlam – NEED RESEARCH!
Set-up funding from NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Unit
Patients discuss expectations with LCBRU team
SCAD study website launched
2014
British Heart Foundation funding (2 year study, 100 patients)
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5. Key milestones continued
2015
Patient-led charity Beat SCAD launched at 1st UK SCAD Conference
Mission: Raise awareness | Provide support | Raise funds for research
2016
Beat SCAD events: walk, 2nd conference, individual fundraising
2017
Beat SCAD donate £25K to research
2018
Beat SCAD donate £3K to research (& working on the next £25K!)
Leicester’s Research Live – celebrating our success