Student Heart check scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Fordson High School
The typical school sports physical may fall short in assessing heart health. Because sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, Beaumont Health cardiologists and partner 97.1 The Ticket offer free Student Heart Check screenings to area high school students.
The next Student Heart Check screening is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road.
The free student heart screening takes about an hour and will include a medical history, blood pressure check, an electrocardiogram or ECG, a quick-look echocardiogram which is an ultrasound image of the heart.
There is no charge to participate, but registration is required by visiting this link on the Beaumont Student Heart Check website.
Beaumont Childrens pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ismael Gonzalez Rangel said, One of the most serious conditions were looking for through the Student Heart Check screening is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - a common cause of death in young athletes. This is a condition where the walls of the heart are abnormally thick. Not only can this thickness cause blockage of the blood flow of the heart, but it can also put them at risk for life-threatening heart rhythm problems, including sudden cardiac death.
Beaumont created the Student Heart Check screening program in May 2007. Since then, Beaumont has screened 18,050 students. Of those, 1,873 were recommended to seek follow-up, 211 were told to stop sports and follow up with a cardiologist due to heart abnormalities and nine were diagnosed with HCM. A total of 5,659 were trained in Hands only CPR.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the single most common cause of death among U.S. athletes. Nearly 4,000 of these deaths are among young people, and one in 200,000 high school athletes will die suddenly, most without any prior symptoms. In addition, male athletes are 10 times more likely to die suddenly as a result of HCM.
As students go through the screening, Beaumont will offer hands only CPR/automated external defibrillator education and training for students and their parents. Experts say knowing how to perform CPR or operate an AED are essential skills that everyone should learn.
Beaumont also offers resources for adults interested in assessing their risk of heart disease. This includes a free online heart risk assessment that can be completed in just minutes. The assessment is available at beaumont.org/heartrisk.
The Student Heart Check program is supported by the Max and Debra Ernst Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak; the Fraternal Order of Eagles; Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals; the LiveLikeMax Foundation; Jersey Mikes; the fundraising efforts of 97.1 FM The Ticket; and others in the community.
Link:
Student Heart check scheduled for Dec. 14 at Fordson High School - Dearborn Press and Guide
- Frequency of Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities in a Half ... - July 11th, 2018 [July 11th, 2018]
- Heart Arrhythmia - Arizona Heart Rhythm Center - November 20th, 2018 [November 20th, 2018]
- Cardiac Abnormalities Associated With Charcot-Marie-Tooth ... - December 8th, 2018 [December 8th, 2018]
- Troponin - Wikipedia - December 20th, 2018 [December 20th, 2018]
- Heart - Wikipedia - December 20th, 2018 [December 20th, 2018]
- Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (Implantable ... - January 23rd, 2019 [January 23rd, 2019]
- Cardiac Rhythm - Coverage | Medtronic - January 23rd, 2019 [January 23rd, 2019]
- Overview of Abnormal Heart Rhythms - Heart and Blood ... - March 2nd, 2019 [March 2nd, 2019]
- Inherited Heart Rhythm Clinic | LHSC - March 8th, 2019 [March 8th, 2019]
- Procedures - Arizona Heart Rhythm Center - April 24th, 2019 [April 24th, 2019]
- Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed ... - April 29th, 2019 [April 29th, 2019]
- abnormalities of cardiac conduction and cardiac rhythm ... - September 11th, 2019 [September 11th, 2019]
- Who is at risk for atrial fibrillation, or AFib, and why does it matter? - Yahoo Lifestyle - October 9th, 2019 [October 9th, 2019]
- Sanders Said He Had a Common Heart Procedure. So Why the Mystery? - The New York Times - October 9th, 2019 [October 9th, 2019]
- Media Advisory - Canadian Cardiovascular Congress gathers leading heart experts in Montreal to discuss latest research innovations - Canada NewsWire - October 24th, 2019 [October 24th, 2019]
- Why Did the Young Mother Have Searing Head Pain and a Racing Heart? - The New York Times - November 2nd, 2019 [November 2nd, 2019]
- Neurometrix (NASDAQ:NURO) and Boston Scientific (NASDAQ:BSX) Head to Head Contrast - Riverton Roll - December 22nd, 2019 [December 22nd, 2019]
- Ask the Expert: What is ventricular tachycardia, and what treatment options are available? - The Daily Progress - December 22nd, 2019 [December 22nd, 2019]
- Beyond the Byline: Who really did steal the kishka? - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - December 31st, 2019 [December 31st, 2019]
- Local leaders offer their Happy New Year wishes - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - December 31st, 2019 [December 31st, 2019]
- Cardiologs raises $15m in Aleven-led Series A funding round - Medical Device Network - January 10th, 2020 [January 10th, 2020]
- Marion County Schools working to be "Heart Safe" certified - WDTV - January 10th, 2020 [January 10th, 2020]
- The Dangers of Weight Loss Supplements and Why You Should Avoid Them - One Green Planet - February 15th, 2020 [February 15th, 2020]
- Amish kids were dying mysteriously. Mayo scientists solved it. But can they treat it? - Minnesota Public Radio News - February 20th, 2020 [February 20th, 2020]
- UI doctors discover new genetic mutation that causes fatal heart arrhythmias - UI The Daily Iowan - February 22nd, 2020 [February 22nd, 2020]
- Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry About Apple Watch AFib Detection - The Mac Observer - February 27th, 2020 [February 27th, 2020]
- Team deciphers how myotonic dystrophy generates lethal heart dysfunctions - University of Illinois News - February 27th, 2020 [February 27th, 2020]
- Cardiac injury in COVID-19 patients linked with higher death rate - Cardiac Rhythm News - March 26th, 2020 [March 26th, 2020]
- Electrophysiology Market: Global Industry Valuation 2020| In Depth Analysis, Solution, Industry Influence By 2028 - Cole of Duty - May 23rd, 2020 [May 23rd, 2020]
- What you need to know about hydroxychloroquine - WTSP.com - May 23rd, 2020 [May 23rd, 2020]
- Malaria Drug Taken by Trump Is Tied to Increased Risk of Heart Problems and Death in New Study - The New York Times - May 23rd, 2020 [May 23rd, 2020]
- Research by Huami Shows Smart Wearable Device Big Data could assist with alerting new trends related to COVID-19 - Devdiscourse - May 24th, 2020 [May 24th, 2020]
- Dealing With Electrolyte Imbalances Including The Use Of Sports Drinks - Teton Gravity Research - May 28th, 2020 [May 28th, 2020]
- Abnormal EKG: What It Means and Treatment Options - May 28th, 2020 [May 28th, 2020]
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - May 28th, 2020 [May 28th, 2020]
- FDA pulls emergency use of hydroxychloroquine hyped by Trump for treating Covid-19, says it could pose risks - MEAWW - June 18th, 2020 [June 18th, 2020]
- Electrophysiology Market: Global Industry Valuation 2020| In Depth Analysis, Solution, Industry Influence By 2028 - 3rd Watch News - June 18th, 2020 [June 18th, 2020]
- Critically ill patients with COVID-19 at risk to develop heart rhythm disorders - Penn: Office of University Communications - June 29th, 2020 [June 29th, 2020]
- COVID-19 Patients in ICU 10 Times More Likely to Experience Heart Rhythm Disorders, Finds Study - HospiMedica - July 5th, 2020 [July 5th, 2020]
- Doctors Seeing Heart Inflammation In Young People With Coronavirus: Are These People At Risk? - CBS Pittsburgh - August 14th, 2020 [August 14th, 2020]
- EMS Treatment of Hyperkalemia - EMSWorld - September 7th, 2020 [September 7th, 2020]
- The virus and other diseases - The Indian Express - September 8th, 2020 [September 8th, 2020]
- Cardiac arrhythmia and COVID-19: Here are answers to some frequently-asked questions - The Indian Express - September 8th, 2020 [September 8th, 2020]
- COVID-19 and its effects on heart disease: How to create a system to safeguard patients during pandemic - Times Now - September 8th, 2020 [September 8th, 2020]
- The Wireless Ambulatory Telemetry Monitors market to ramify in unexplored territories in the next decade - KYT24 - October 23rd, 2020 [October 23rd, 2020]
- Health Pro: Cardiologist passionate about keeping your heart ticking - Florida Today - October 23rd, 2020 [October 23rd, 2020]
- What We Know About COVID-19 and Long-Term Heart Damage - Healthline - October 23rd, 2020 [October 23rd, 2020]
- COVID-19 can affect the heart - Science Magazine - October 23rd, 2020 [October 23rd, 2020]
- Researchers discover more effective treatment option for heart condition - OSU - The Lantern - October 23rd, 2020 [October 23rd, 2020]
- From breathlessness to brain fog, Indian doctors are now up against effects of long COVID - Firstpost - November 1st, 2020 [November 1st, 2020]
- Heart of the issue - The New Indian Express - December 8th, 2020 [December 8th, 2020]
- CB Scientific, Inc. (CBSC), Distributor Mango Wellness and My Cardia Thailand Well Positioned for Growth in 2021 - GlobeNewswire - December 28th, 2020 [December 28th, 2020]
- [Full text] Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Mutations, Testing, and Clinical Relevance | TACG - Dove Medical Press - January 30th, 2021 [January 30th, 2021]
- Temporary Cardiac Pacing Wires & Leads Market Promising Growth Opportunities and Forecast 2018-2028 NeighborWebSJ - NeighborWebSJ - January 30th, 2021 [January 30th, 2021]
- Temporary Cardiac Pacing Leads Market Incredible Possibilities, Growth Analysis and Forecast To 2025 NeighborWebSJ - NeighborWebSJ - January 30th, 2021 [January 30th, 2021]
- COVID-19 Impact: Wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems - Free Press Journal - July 4th, 2021 [July 4th, 2021]
- Post-recovery, many COVID-19 patients report breathlessness, rapid heartbeats or palpitations, says expert - The Hindu - October 5th, 2021 [October 5th, 2021]
- Coronavirus and how it affects a person's heart - Goshen News - October 5th, 2021 [October 5th, 2021]
- Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiac Researcher Presented New Data about the Heart and COVID-19 and Other Key Topics at Heart Rhythm Society... - October 5th, 2021 [October 5th, 2021]
- New $17M Heart Rhythm Center will be added to Baptist Heart Hospital - Ponte Vedra Recorder - October 13th, 2021 [October 13th, 2021]
- My healthy wife died as I lay next to her I was making a cup of tea when my daughter realised... - The Sun - October 13th, 2021 [October 13th, 2021]
- What We Know About Cardiac Long-COVID Two Years Into the Pandemic - Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology - January 26th, 2022 [January 26th, 2022]
- Monkeypox and the Heart: Acute Myocarditis Rare, With Good Outlook - TCTMD - September 4th, 2022 [September 4th, 2022]
- A Broken Heart After Witnessing a Dying Heart: A Case of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - Cureus - September 4th, 2022 [September 4th, 2022]