SADS is an umbrella term used to describe a death that has occurred prematurely in a persons normal life-span. There are various cardiac conditions that could lead to a SADS death if left undiagnosed or untreated. The following subsections include detailed information on each of these conditions:

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricle Dysplasia (ARVD)

Brugada Syndrome

Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) 

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Long QT Syndrome (LQT)

Short QT Syndrome

Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW)

SADS UK provides various medial leaflets on these conditions and other supporting information. These can be provided free of charge, please contact us for quantities. Alternatively use the links below to download:

Heart disease does not just affect those in the later years of life

Why do we need AEDs?

Supporting families affected by aardiac conditions

Do you suffer from fainting spells?

Genetic cardiac conditions and procedure following a sudden death

The Long QT Syndrome - Genetic Types Explained

The Long QT Syndrome

The WPW Syndrome

The Brugada Syndrome

Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)