by SADS Foundation | Sep 13, 2024 | Blog
John is a happy, compassionate, and bright 10-year-old boy who loves science and learning how things work – and who almost lost his life because of an undiagnosed heart condition called CPVT. “John’s very first symptom of a heart issue, as it is for many families with...
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 | 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”...
by Erinsads | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog
In 2016, Andy decided to complete a marathon in all fifty states. He wanted to finish this challenge quickly, and set a goal of running 10-12 marathons each year. In 2020, Andy experienced some concerning symptoms while training – including a high heart rate and...
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...
