SADS Foundation :: Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation

Scientific Articles

pdf LQTS Over Age 40

pdf ACC-AHA-ESC_Guidlines_on_Ventricular Arrhythmias

pdf Genetic Counseling and HCM

pdf Sudden Death in the Young 2009

pdf LQTS and Fever

pdf Sympathectomy and CPVT_Wilde

pdf LQTS- Who's at Risk for SCD_Berul

Other sections that might be of interest:

Pregnancy & Long QT Syndrome

Sports and Exercise--SADS Recommendations and Bethesda Conference

ICDs and Young People --SADS Recommendations and Scientific Articles

Long QT Syndrome in the Young--Diagnostic and Therapeutic Update

SADS Special Programs:

SADS Safe Schools --includes Medical Emergency Plans for Schools and Care Plans for SADS kids

Family Pedigree Project

When a Child Dies Suddenly --includes specifics for pathologists and medical examiners

Genetic Testing for SADS Conditions --including insurance tips, letters of medical necessity

Surveys List

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.