Getting
screened is a safe and healthy practice that offers preventative
benefits. HeartScreen America offers quick and affordable screenings
for people of all ages. To find the location nearest you and register
for a screening click the +button below.
This video features a child-friendly demonstration of an
electrocardiogram, (ECG/EKG) screening. This video is a great
introduction to someone who has never taken this test, or wants to
learn more about electrocardiogram-based heart screenings.
Voices on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
View a roundtable discussion on how Sudden Cardiac Arrest affects
children and young athletes. Features a young woman living with Long-QT
Syndrome, a mother who has lost a child due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest, a
pediatric cardiologist, a coach and athletic director, and State
Representative discussing their experiences and viewpoints.
“Know
the benefits of an EKG”
Student-athlete commercials from 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete
Development Conference in Orlando, Florida
Heart disease in young
athletes
It's a heart disease that can cause serious health problems, especially
in young athletes. The disease has few symptoms and can go undetected
if you're not properly screened. One local family is hoping to make
others aware of the danger of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Who to test? How to
test?
Dr. Malissa Wood of Mass General is advocating for more young adults to
get their heart screened before they participate in strenuous sports.
She answers who should be tested and offers a plan on how the testing
can be done.
Housecall with Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., a professor of medicine at New York Hospital
Weil Cornell Medical Center, is widely recognized as one of this
country's preeminent doctors. His regular appearances on network
television have garnered a devoted nationwide following of viewers
seeking the latest information on health and medical issues.
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Screened