by SADS Foundation | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog
Martin – also known as Fast Heart Mart – was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) at the age of 17 after six years of searching for answers. Now, he’s a professional musician who wants others with LQTS to know that this genetic diagnosis “doesn’t mean the end” – and...
by SADS Foundation | Sep 4, 2024 | Blog
Katherine could tell that something was wrong with her heart – but doctors kept telling her that she was a perfectly healthy eighth grader. After experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in a CrossFit parking lot, Katherine is sharing her story to spread awareness –...
by SADS Foundation | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog
Preparing for Your Surgery If you have a SADS condition, you may be looking at having several types of surgeries for your heart. Below, you’ll find a guide to preparing for your heart surgery, and what each surgery entails. General Tips: Preparing for a Surgery...
by SADS Foundation | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog
“I’m working with the technology that could have saved his life” Colin Peck’s Story In 2019, Colin Peck lost his brother, Brian, suddenly and tragically to an undiagnosed heart condition. Today, Colin works at Medtronic – a company that makes pacemakers and ICDs – to...
by SADS Foundation | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog
I have always been an active person, particularly when it comes to exploring nature. Throughout my 20s, I was often backpacking, hiking, or going on long bike rides. I first realized something was wrong when I began fainting while running. I couldn’t figure out...
by SADS Foundation | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
In May of 2022, Summer went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) on her front porch. Thanks to her husband’s quick actions, she survived. After her diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) Type 1, Summer is on a mission to spread awareness about CPR – and “invisible”...
