by SADS Foundation | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog
Michelle’s family had a history of heart issues – but Michelle’s doctor still told her that all her tests were coming back just fine, despite feeling like her “heart was off.” In 2024, Michelle experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while at home with her partner....
by SADS Foundation | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
Written by Kiersten Rock-Torcivia “Mental health isn’t static; just like anything in life, there are highs and lows.” Mental Health. It’s a hot topic these days, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But what does it look like when it comes to...
by SADS Foundation | Oct 3, 2024 | Blog
When Jadale was nine, he experienced his very first symptom of CPVT – a terrifying episode in which he lost consciousness in the rain and had to drag himself across a parking lot to find help. Jadale is now a D2 athlete in shotput and discus at Roosevelt University in...
by SADS Foundation | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
Kaveri didn’t have any indication that something was wrong with her son’s heart – until he experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) during a band gig in 2024. Kaveri learned that her son has an extremely rare cardiac condition called Short QT Syndrome (SQTS). She’s...
by SADS Foundation | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
Elliott was diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome in 2020. And he credits the discovery of this rare cardiac condition to an episode of “How I Met Your Mother.” In 2019, Elliott’s brother was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition after undergoing an EKG at work. “I...
