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SADS Updates

Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell rocks! Think YOU have his chops? Test your skills.
Merchandise sale! Go Green for SADS with a SADS logo tote bag! Prices reduced on official Climb merchandise while supplies last.
4th Annual Climb to Conquer SADS a success!
Kids Guide to SADS a new brochure just for kids!
Drugs to Avoid for Brugada Syndrome
New! LQTS Research Study
New! SADSConnect for Youth
Keeping Hearts Beating

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SADS Seminars

Together We Can Prevent SCD in the Young - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, October 2.

Heart to Heart Conference - London, England, October 23.

SADS Headlines

Scott Township Teen Lives & Thrives with SADS - featuring Alex Rojek
Check out an interview with our favorite rock star, Dave "Bucket" Colwell
Corinne Ruiz works to get AEDs schools after her daughter's death.
"Where's Bob?" In the Deseret Morning News!
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Special Events

Where's Bob? Find Bob, join him on his quest for All 30 Major League Baseball Parks in 1 Season.
New! SADS Ambassador Dave "Bucket" Colwell releases album, "Guitars, Beers and Tears" featuring "Reach Out" (the SADS mix). Buy a copy of the CD from SADS, buy the song from iTunes or get the ringtones.
A portion of the proceeds benefits SADS Foundation programs.

"Where's Bob?" SADS Awareness Night at the Salt Lake Bees Game - Salt Lake City, UT, September 4
Layton Oktoberfest - Colorado Springs, CO, September 18.
Christie's Heartoberfest - Ballston Lake, NY, September 18.
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You Should Know

SADS Foundation is looking for a Director of Medical Education and a Program Associate.
Boston Scientifc issues physician advisory .
Important information on insurance.
News from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute on Screening for SCD in the Young .
Physio-Control recalls AED
Find information on the Mexiletine shortage --New Information!

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.

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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 under age 40; fainting or seizure during exercise, excitement or startle; consistent or unusual chest pain &/or shortness of breath during exercise.