Inspiring Ayr mum and baby with rare inherited heart condition fundraising for life-saving research
Ayr, both have Long QT syndrome (LQTS) – an inherited heart disorder which means any adrenaline rush, stress or strenuous exercise can result in fainting, seizures, or sudden death.The 38-year-old mum was diagnosed just days before her 30th birthday which scuppered her celebration plans of an assault course and fitness retreat.Suzanne says the life-changing event and her subsequent treatment has inspired her to fundraise for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) – the largest independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in Scotland and the UK.At the time of her diagnosis, Suzanne remembers experiencing “intense palpitations” with an ECG, suggesting she had LQTS before she was referred to see a cardiologist.“This