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Welcome to the Genetic Heart Rhythm Diseases page. The Mayo Clinic Windland Smith Rice Genetic Heart Rhythm Clinic, with the Windland Smith Rice Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory in Rochester, MN, is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and researching all types of genetic heart rhythm diseases that can cause sudden death. Follow the Genetic Heart Rhythm Diseases page and stay up-to-date as we post stories, clinical trials, and useful information regarding your genetic heart rhythm condition.
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Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey – from diagnosis, to your dance competition this past Friday? Alexis: I was…
We invite you to follow along throughout the month of February as we share stories, spread awareness and educate on the preventative measures you…
Above: An asymptomatic male patient with definite LQTS with a normal ECG and QTc who was flagged by the AI. This story originally appeared on…
Each year in the United States, approximately 210,000 Americans die suddenly and unexpectedly due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) are…
Registration is NOW OPEN for the first-ever SADS Virtual International Conference! Over 300 SADS families from throughout the world have already registered for the 2020…
Have you ever wondered what your physician is referring to when they discuss the "QT interval" or how this interval gets measured? To explain the…
Are you an athlete with a genetic heart condition that has been disqualified from sports? Do you have a child that loves playing sports, but…
BIG NEWS! We have updated our Video Archive tab! Check out this page filled with over 80 videos from Dr. Michael Ackerman. One of our…
September is here and with that comes the new school year. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to how and where kids are learning are…
This Friday, August 21st, at 1:20 PM CST, Dr. Susan Etheridge and Dr. Michael Ackerman will be answering the top 10 questions frequently asked by…
Did you know that there are preventative measures you can take to protect yourself if you have long QT syndrome (LQTS)? In the video below,…
Do you know the SADS warning signs? Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) are genetic heart conditions that can cause sudden death in young, apparently healthy…
Have you ever wondered what exactly long QT syndrome (LQTS) is? "Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm condition that can potentially cause fast,…
This Friday, July 10th, at 11:20 AM CST, Dr. Peter Schwartz will join Dr. Ackerman for SADS Foundation's weekly Facebook Live Q&A session! This will…
What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)? An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small, battery-powered device surgically placed in a patient's chest to monitor and detect…
This Friday, June 26th, at 1:20 PM CST, Dr. Charlie Berul will join Dr. Ackerman for a special Facebook Live Q&A session about implantable cardioverter…
Do you have your Mayo Clinic Patient Portal set up, yet? If not, you need to! Your Patient Portal makes it easy to request and…
National CPR and AED Awareness Week June 1-7 Each year, June 1-7 is CPR and AED Awareness Week, highlighting how lives can be…
This Friday, May 29th, at 1:20 PM CST, we will be having a special SADS Foundation Facebook Live Q&A! Dr. Robert Hamilton, Dr. Andrew Krahn,…
Welcome, Katie! The Windland Smith Rice Genetic Heart Rhythm Clinic is excited to welcome Katie Agre, M.S., LCGC, as the new genetic counselor for the…
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