Paul’s ARVC Story

In October 2014, Paul was at the gym when he suddenly collapsed. His doctors thought the cause was dehydration or stress – until he collapsed again while running just six months later. Paul was originally diagnosed with CPVT after a panel of heart tests –...

Underneath

by Kiersten Rock-Torcivia Who is this girl? What is on her chest? On her chest, just below her left collarbone, is a black oval outline shadowed with gray. Slashing diagonally through the upper part of the shape sits a vibrant raw pink scar. From the upper part of the...

Lauren’s ARVC Story

Nine months ago, on March 14, 2024 (National Pi Day, to be exact), something happened to me that didn’t make sense No matter how many highly trained, world-renowned doctors at the Cleveland Clinic diagnosed and treated me, they still can’t explain exactly why what...

Michelle’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest Story

Michelle’s family had a history of heart issues – but Michelle’s doctor still told her that all her tests were coming back just fine, despite feeling like her “heart was off.” In 2024, Michelle experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while at home with her partner....