PSA: Free Heart Screenings for Young Athletes
Tomorrow! Here's the info:
Championship Hearts Young Athlete Heart Screening Program
For athletes, marching band members, cheerleaders, mountain bikers ? anyone who participates in strenuous activities!
? Championship Hearts Foundation screens young athletes, ages 14-18, for a genetic heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). This condition, which causes a thickening of the heart wall, typically does not present any symptoms and can lead to obstruction of blood flow and an erratic heartbeat. It is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people and affects roughly 1 in 500.
? HCM may be detected through an echocardiogram (picture of the heart). Using a "2-minute" ECHO technique and ECG, the screening can be done for a fraction of the cost. Students also have the option of participating in a research study called TAAHSR (Texas Adolescent Athlete Heart Registry). More information will be given at the event.
? Screenings typically take approximately five minutes per student. Screenings are offered between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. No appointments necessary.
? Parental waivers must be signed in order for the student to be screened. Waivers can be found at our website listed below. Additional consent/assent forms need to be completed at the event.
? Students should wear loose-fitting clothing (girls should wear a button-front shirt and bra).
? Championship Hearts is a free program. However, a suggested contribution of $25 is appreciated. Donations received through this program will fund future screenings and other Championship Hearts Foundation projects.
championshipheartsfoundation.org or call 512.340.7320
Event Information
When: Saturday, July 31, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Where: Heart Hospital of Austin
3801 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78756
No appointment necessary
Re: PSA: Free Heart Screenings for Young Athletes
Thanks. I'm going to share this with our girls.