by Erinsads | Jan 10, 2024 | Advocacy, Awards, Awareness, Blog, Connecting with others, Long QT Syndrome
Annie Lucatuorto, daughter of Cathleen and board member Anthony, had a cardiac arrest while swimming at a YMCA when she was ten years old. After genetic testing revealed LQTS, he got in touch with the SADS Foundation – and had other family members tested, resulting...
by Erinsads | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog
While she was in high school, Brittan started to experience shortness of breath during athletics. Her doctor told her that she just needed to eat more salt – and a week later, she experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest during a high school swim practice. “Growing up, I was...
by Erinsads | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog
When Meredyth was twelve, she was diagnosed with asthma because she was often short of breath when playing sports. At the time, she played lacrosse and was a competitive swimmer; and her doctor prescribed her an inhaler. “I passed out at a swim meet after that, and I...
by Erinsads | Dec 20, 2023 | Blog
Mark’s completed six half-Ironman and two Olympic triathlon events across the globe in the last two years, and completed a full Ironman this past September in Italy – all after being diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome. When Mark was thirteen, he had what he calls...
by Erinsads | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog
In January 2024, we’re dedicating an entire month to giving you the latest updates on sports and exercise participation for SADS conditions. This includes the newest guidelines for all of our SADS conditions (including ARVC), and several chances to get your specific...
