At just six years old, Ben collapsed in the pool - twice - before doctors finally discovered he had a rare heart rhythm condition called Long QT Syndrome. Thanks to quick-thinking friends, CPR, and specialist care, Ben is alive today. Now his family is determined to help other children by raising vital funds for research at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Read their story: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/patients/ben-slattery Donate to the Slattery family's fundraiser: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-children-s-hospitals-foundation-charity-golf-day #HeartDisease #LongQTSyndrome #HeartWarrior (fb)

A comprehensive new Mayo Clinic study finds more than half of heart attacks in women under age 65 were caused by nontraditional factors, such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), embolism and other conditions unrelated to artery-clogging plaque. While women experienced less heart attacks than men, the underlying causes were often misdiagnosed highlighting a need for more awareness and advocacy around these conditions. Read more: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-study-reveals-hidden-causes-of-heart-attacks-in-younger-adults-especially-women/ #HeartDisease #HeartAttack #SCAD #WomensHeartDisease SCAD Research Inc. Australia SCAD Alliance - Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (fb)