'Sudden Adult Death Syndrome' Affects 100s A Year. What A GP Wants You To Know

Until last week, I’d never heard of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS), sometimes called sudden adult death syndrome. 

But the NHS suggests it’s the most common cause of death of under-35s in the UK. It’s believed to affect about 500 people annually in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The fatal condition leads to an “unexpected” and “sudden” death.

Here, HuffPost UK spoke to Dr Dominic Greenyer, private GP at The Health Suite, about what SADS is, why it might happen, and some possible warning signs. 

What is SADS? 

Despite its (less accurate, Dr Greenyer said) nickname, SADS is not confined to adults. It Read Entire Article