Be Aware

Protecting our children is probably the most important thing that you have on your mind most days, however... are you doing all you can do for your child?

The more information that comes out about SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) the more shocking is becomes that parent's do not take steps to protect their children.

We make sure our kid's tires are good on their cars, we take them for normal check-up's at the Doctor's office, we watch their doing's on the computer etc. in order to keep the children safe, but we cannot take ONE EXTRA STEP to protect our kid's from SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

SCA is not picky, it can hit no matter what color, what time, or what age you are. Heart Screening will help pick up any heart abnormalities and could save your child's life.

Not sure of all the signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Awareness? Below are some, but more information on SCA Signs and Symptoms can be found at the Mayo Clinic or visit your regular Doctor and ask about heart screenings for kids and the risk your child could have.

SCA Signs and Symptoms:

• Fainting (syncope) or seizure during or after physical activity
• Unexplainable fainting or seizure
• Family history of heart disease
• Unexplained shortness of breath
• Unusual tiredness or fatigue
• Dizziness/ Light Headed
• Any chest pain or chest discomfort

Your child could or could not have these symptoms therefore you might not always have a "heads up" that something is wrong. Simple heart screenings can help know your child's risk.

Be aware, it's not so rare... what a great new title for the Parent Heart Watch program.

If you don't understand SCA or know the risks or even believe in additional testing for your child - take a look at the Stories from the Heart page on the Parent Heart Watch site. You might be a believer when you see all the beautiful young children that could have possibly been saved due to heart screening.