Healthy Heart Screening Coming!

Posted by James Monroe 
on Aug 01, 2015
 
The Nick of Time Foundation Healthy Heart Screening is coming to Lake Stevens! Wednesday, August 26th at Cavelero Mid High School. Young people are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. When a young person goes in to see their medical profession for a "traditional" physical the provider usually listens to the heart through a stethoscope. However, they don't take a "picture" of the heart. The "picture" can tell the professional if there is a possible anomaly that might lead to dire consequences.

One high school aged athlete suffers a Sudden Cardiac Arrest every three days in the U.S! The leading cause of death in young athletes on the playing field is an undetected heart condition. The best way to detect these heart conditions is through a heart screening using a ECG (Electrocardiogram), and in some cases an Echocardiogram (ultrasound) of the heart.

Nick of Time Foundation in partnership with the University of Washington Medical Center conduct ON-SITE heart screenings for adolescents and young adults ages 14-24. Screenings consists of a Heart Health Survey asking about possible signs & symptoms or family history of a heart condition. An ECG is performed that analyzes the electrical signals of the heart. In some cases a limited physical exam or Echocardiogram of the heart is conducted. The results are reviewed on site by cardiologists and sports physicians experienced in heart screens.

​Students at Cavelero and Lake Stevens High Schools have been sent information about the Screening. However, all young people in Lake Stevens ae encourage to participate. If you know of a 14 to 24 year old in our area who may not be a Lake student please encourage them to have this non-invasive screening done. They will need to contact the Foundation to get more information.

​Rotarians! You are being asked to help out on the day of the event! You can help out in the morning or afternoon or all day. Lunch is provided. Please register your participation by clicking on the event in the Events section to the left.