by kymera_editor | Oct 18, 2021 | CPR, CPVT, ICD, SCA Awareness, SCA Survivor, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Jacob Collinson Jill Collinson Can you tell me a little bit about your family’s SADS journey? We had no family history – this came out of the blue. Jake started having events at 7. The first one he had was when he was dropped off at a skating rink for a birthday...
by kymera_editor | Oct 12, 2021 | Awareness, CPR, CPVT, SCA Awareness, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Can you tell me a little bit about your CPR save? It’s one of those things that happens in the career of a paramedic and that will stick with you for life. I’ve seen a lot and I’ve done a lot, but responding to Gregory’s house is something that...
by kymera_editor | Jul 9, 2021 | Awareness, CPVT, Grief and Loss, ICD, SCA Survivor
Could you talk a little bit about your family’s SADS journey? My story begins on June 11, 2001, when my mom had a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. And unfortunately, she passed away. When you’re six years old, and you lose a parent unexpectedly, there are so many unanswered...
by kymera_editor | Sep 22, 2020 | CPVT, SADS Kids, SADS Spotlight, SADSConnect, Sports/Exercise
Name: Karly Gonthier Age: 13 Which SADS condition do you have? CPVT When were you diagnosed? June, 2019 How are you treated? (Beta blocker, ICD, etc.) Beta Blocker, calcium channel blocker Personal Questions How/when were you diagnosed? The day after my 13th...
by kymera_editor | Jul 23, 2020 | Awareness, CPVT, SADS Kids, SADS Spotlight, SADSConnect, Sports/Exercise
Name: Cian Bennett Age: 13 Diagnosis: Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) Age of Diagnosis: 13 What led to your diagnosis? I had a fainting episode at home and my pediatrician sent me to a cardiologist. My first...
by kymera_editor | Apr 23, 2020 | Advocacy, CPVT, Parenting, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Lily and her sister Charlotte My daughter has CPVT. My daughter, Lily, suffered sudden cardiac arrest while swimming in our pool on July 8, 2012. She went without oxygen for an estimated 11 minutes. Lily continues her recovery from the resulting anoxic brain...