Brittan’s CPVT Story

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...

Meredyth’s LQTS Story

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...

Completing an Ironman with Brugada Syndrome: Mark’s Story

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...

Your Questions About Exercise & Sports Participation

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...

What’s your New Years resolution?

Our SADS Live episode about New Years resolutions is on December 29 at 2:20 PM ET … and we want to know, what’s your resolution this year? Share yours below and you might be featured on SADS Live!