Truth is, your child can be struck by Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) doing any activity. It is sad enough to say that many children have lost their lives to Sudden Cardiac Arrest doing what normal kids do.
The most common cause of SCA in a young athlete is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart muscle thickens). Many times a blow to the chest can also cause serious problems even when no SCA has ever been detected. The blow to the chest could be from a baseball, hockey puck, boxing or even another person's body.
Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Awareness and becoming aware of this horrific life stealer is the reason why Living for Zachary was formed. It is imperative as a parent that your child have his or her heart screened before participating in sports or any extra-curricular activities. Yes, most young athletes are given a history form to fill out and some family history forms along with a physical examination however most Doctor's offices, or facilities do not give a EKG or ECG.
THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano is supporting Living for Zachary by offering non-invasive electrocardiogram and echocardiogram screenings to youth ages 13-22.
Offered for $100, this screening package may prove to be invaluable to hundreds of youth in Plano and surrounding communities. Parents can call 1-800-4BAYLOR and request the “Living for Zachary” screening. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sure, let your children enjoy their summer, but go ahead and have their heart tested - it may be the most important test yet for your child.
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