The public will have the chance to take advantage of low-cost cardiac screenings this month that could make the difference between life or death in people of all ages.
The City will host the non-profit Heartfelt Cardiac Projects organization, which will offer cardiac screening at the City’s Montanoso Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 22 and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on January 26.
The screening will include the Echocardiogram (ECHO) and Electrocardiogram (EKG) – vital tests for prevention and awareness that are worth $1,500 but offered for an $85 tax-deductible donation. These tests are the best tools for detection of the risks for sudden cardiac death.
The need for such screenings in the young as well as old is evident. According to the organization, a young athlete dies from sudden cardiac arrest every three days in the United States. Sudden cardiac arrest is the #1 killer of women in this country and it kills 450,000 Americans annually.
The screening, which can either create peace of mind or save a life, is open to people ages 5 and over in Mission Viejo and beyond. The Montanoso Recreation Center is at 25800 Montanoso Drive.
Heartfelt Cardiac Projects can accommodate a limited amount of “walk-ins” so please be sure to schedule your appointment today.
Information about the organization is available at www.heartfeltcardiacprojects.org.
