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Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders
Researchers who used family trees dating back to 1811 to estimate the death risk for people with inherited heart rhythm disorders say their findings can help doctors determine when to screen and treat today’s patients with these disorders.
The Kowalsky’s Story
The Kowalsky family's medical journey began innocuously. When young Atley Kowalsky started displaying consistent nighttime coughing, his parents, Adam and Susan, like any concerned caregivers, sought medical advice. Initial suspicions pointed to asthma. However, standard treatments proved...
Introducing Let’s Talk SADS Live
The Canadian SADS Foundation is pleased to announce that in January 2023 we will be introducing Let's Talk SADS Live, a brand new live webinar series that will be streamed on our Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube channels. We are excited to bring a Canadian perspective to many of the topics...
Mike’s Story
Meet Mike, a symbol of courage in the face of adversity. Now 36, Mike's life took a sudden turn at the age of 25 when he was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC). A condition that would bring challenges, but also a resilience that is truly commendable. Prior to his...
Reese’s Story
Reese’s Beautiful Life Reese was an amazing ray of sunshine who was a joy to this earth from Feb. 2021-Nov.2022. She was just 21 months old when she went to heaven. "Reese enjoyed a happy, healthy & charmed life chocked full of family activities, dance class, friends at daycare, her puppy, and...
Steve’s Story
In the early hours of Thursday 9th March 2017, my younger brother Danny, passed away in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition called Brugada syndrome. He was just 25 years old. I was only 13 months old when Danny was born, so I never remembered a day in my life without him being a part of...
Tim’s Story
Meet Tim from Nova Scotia, whose journey of strength and perseverance transcends the ordinary. At the age of 64, he shares a profound narrative that is marked by a relentless fight against Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) over the last two decades. Born with this genetic heart condition, Tim’s...
Vincent’s Story
Life and Other Fatal Conditions: My Story Time is a funny thing. It's everything but yet we treat it like it's of little value. With it we are alive, we exist, we love, we chase our dreams and we find our success if everything works as we intended. Now take time away and nothing matters. Your...