Young Athletes (6 - 18)

Save the Life of Your Young Athlete Today!

You know that sports can bring out the best in your child, fostering discipline and teamwork in pursuit of excellence, but there may be something you do not know. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is believed to be two to three times more likely in your young athlete or college athlete than in their less-active peers. Exercise, usually a healthy choice, can push an already compromised heart over the edge. The United States Congress prioritizes heart screenings for children "who participate in, or intend to participate in, organized sports" as part of the Teague Ryan Act.

Parents, coaches, and caregivers are encouraged to have your young athletes screened with an electrocardiogram (ECGAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. ECG is used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats as well as the size and position of the heart chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart, and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart (such as a pacemaker).) as soon as they begin competitive activities, and then every two years after up to age 35.

A heart screening could be the best way to equip your children for sports.

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