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Young Athlete Heart Screenings
Helps Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes!
For: Student athletes, band members, cheerleaders, or anyone who participates in strenuous activities – ages 14 to 18.
Cost: Free, yet suggested donations of $15 (tax deductible) help defray some of the costs and also support the work of the Foundation.
Required: Signed parental waiver -- available at the event or on the Championship Hearts Foundation web site.
Upcoming Dates/Times/Places:
- January 30th, 8a-12p, Lonestar Circle of Care's Adolescent Health & Wellness Clinic, 3950 North A W Grimes Blvd, Round Rock
- February 20th, 8a-12p, Heart Hospital of Austin, 3801 N Lamar Blvd
- July 31st, 8a-12p, Heart Hospital of Austin
- August 28th, 8a-12p, Heart Hospital of Austin
Background details:
- 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 heart beat. 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). A conventional ECHO screening in an office with a cardiologist is expensive and usually not covered by most insurance plans. Using a "2-minute" ECHO technique, the screening may be done for a fraction of the cost. The screening is offered at no charge in order to screen all student athletes – including those without insurance.
- Screenings typically take approximately five (5) minutes per student and are offered on a "first come, first served" basis; no appointment is needed.
- Championship Hearts screenings are facilitated by Championship Hearts Foundation with the help of volunteer cardiologists from Austin Heart, Children’s Cardiology Associates, and Heart & Vascular of Central Texas who donate their time for this important program.
- Parental waivers must be signed in order for the student to be screened. Waivers may be found at www.championshipheartsfoundation.org.
- Students should wear loose fitting clothing (girls should wear a sports bra and loose top).
- Championship Hearts is a free program. However, a suggested contribution of $15 is appreciated. Championship Hearts Foundation is committed to reducing cardiovascular disease in Central Texas through education, awareness, and life-saving technology. Monies received through this program will fund future screenings and other Foundation projects.
For more information please call 512-340-7313 or visit: www.championshipheartsfoundation.org
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