by Erinsads | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog
When Melissa was getting ready to start a family, she wanted to know whether her child would carry the same genetic variant that she had – for a heart condition known as Long QT Syndrome. Thanks to a test called fetal magnetocardiography, Melissa was able to learn...
by Erinsads | Feb 16, 2024 | Blog
Shane was diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome in March of 2021 after ending up the E.R. for a stomach bug. He had an ICD installed two months later. “I had asked my doctor for some medicine for my stomach bug, which just wasn’t going away,” says Shane. “They did an EKG as...
by Erinsads | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
Susan’s first symptom of a heart problem was a Sudden Cardiac Arrest in her driveway as she was getting ready to leave for work in 2015. It took over three years to figure out what caused her Sudden Cardiac Arrest. “I was in a coma for four days after my SCA,” says...
by Erinsads | Feb 8, 2024 | Forum
Questionnaire: What exercise did you accomplish this week? How did you feel? Leave your answers below! Be on the lookout for a SADS water bottle (click here to fill out your shipping information – please note we can only ship within the US). Have your address...
by Erinsads | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog
A normal summer day at the pool turned into a rare genetic heart condition diagnosis for thirteen year old Ishani. After feeling dizzy, Ishani visited with her doctor, who said she probably had low blood sugar – and suggested she have an energy drink. Two days later,...
by Erinsads | Feb 2, 2024 | Advocacy, Awareness, Blog, Forum, Raising Awareness, Sports/Exercise
Welcome to The SADS Exercise/Movement Challenge! We are encouraging the SADS community to incorporate healthy movement throughout the month of February. The challenge starts February 1st and will run for the entire month. Want to connect with others who are...
