Low-cost cardiac screenings will be available for community members this weekend that could make the difference between life or death in people of all ages.
The City of Mission Viejo will once again host the non-profit Heartfelt Cardiac Projects organization, which will offer cardiac screening at the City’s Montanoso Recreation Center from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 25800 Montanoso Drive.
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 health screening follows the low-cost screening the City hosted in April that resulted in 168 people screened and 20 referred for further health evaluation. Out of the 20 people who were referred, two people – including a 13-year-old boy – found potentially serious findings. Having this screening saved their lives.
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. Screenings are painless, quick and easy and take about 15 minutes. Heartfelt Cardiac Projects can accommodate a limited amount of “walk-ins” so please be sure to schedule your appointment today. Room is still available.
To schedule an appointment, visit www.heartfeltcardiacprojects.org and click on the “schedule a screening” link.
