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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...
Statement Regarding Bronny James’ Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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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...
Learn CPR this National Heart Month
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical skill that can save lives. According to statistics from Heart & Stroke, about 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. However, CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or even triple a person's chance of...
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...
Christian Eriksen Return to Play PR
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Arena defibrillator saves hockey player’s life
The quick thinking of teammates – and ready access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) – saved the life of a 59-year-old man earlier this month.
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.