VS Sudden Cardiac Death: Building Better Tests to Save More Lives
In 1990, 20-year-old rower Heather Cartwright was at the peak of her athletic powers. But as she crossed the finish line during a race that summer, she collapsed and nearly died. The cause? Arrhythmogenic right-ventricle cardiomyopathy, or ARVC—a r...
SickKids VS · SickKids Foundation
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Show Notes
In 1990, 20-year-old rower Heather Cartwright was at the peak of her athletic powers. But as she crossed the finish line during a race that summer, she collapsed and nearly died. The cause? Arrhythmogenic right-ventricle cardiomyopathy, or ARVC—a rare, hereditary disease that can cause sudden cardiac death. Many die not knowing they have it. But thanks to SickKids researchers—and supporters like Heather and her family—a new test can detect this often-invisible disease.For more information on this episode, visit sickkidsfoundation.com/podcast/cardiacdeath. And to fund research like this, go to sickkidsfoundation.com/donate.SickKids Foundation is proud to recognize CIBC as the Premier Sponsor of the SickKids VS Podcast.