SADS Foundation :: Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation

SADS Updates

Urgent: Cardiac Science AED Recall
SADS is heading to Dallas, TX - Friday, February 12. Join us at the Brian Price Memorial Jumpathon
All new SADS Quarterly Literature Review is here
Want to run a marathon and benefit the SADS Foundation? Click here to become a Global Hero
Have you visited the SADS store lately? Check out our gorgeous new earrings
SADS Announces New 2010 Awareness Campaign: Keeping Hearts Beating
Find out what you can do to be a part of this exciting new campaign
Genetic Testing --read this if you haven't been tested yet
Genetic Testing--Update for Physicians : New Video

Seasonal and H1N1 Flu and SADS Conditions

Position on Screening to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death
Other SADS Position Statements
Drugs to Avoid for Brugada Syndrome --New List!
Spanish Long QT Syndrome brochure (El Sindrome de QT Largo) --NEWLY added
Brugada Syndrome brochure --NEWLY added

Leading the Way to Save Lives

The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation is a leader in education, research and advocacy for

families and individuals at risk for cardiac arrhythmias that can cause sudden death in young people.

Celebrating the most successful Climb to Conquer SADS ever!

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See 2009 pictures

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I want to volunteer to make my community aware of SADS: Materials Request Form.

SADS Calendar of Upcoming Special Events and Seminars.

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What is SADS?

Genetic Testing

Drugs to Avoid

Sudden arrhythmia death syndromes (SADS) are genetic heart conditions that can cause sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. These conditions can be treated and deaths can be prevented. Warning Signs: family history of unexpected, unexplained sudden death; fainting or seizure during exercise, excitement or startle; consistent or unusual chest pain &/or shortness of breath during exercise.