Screening Criteria:
Saving Hearts Foundation’s heart screenings are available for any children, young adults, and adults ages 12 to 35. On the day of the screening, participants MUST BE AT LEAST 12 years old and no older than 35 years old.
This screening is NOT intended for children who have a diagnosed heart condition and are being followed by a cardiologist. Our heart screenings are intended to identify an undiagnosed heart disease and should NOT be a substitute for a cardiology visit or follow-up testing.
Information relayed during our heart screenings are intended for recommendation purposes only and NOT as formal diagnoses. At the present time, we encourage any participants to follow up with their own primary care physician or cardiologist to further discuss their findings.
This Screening does NOT replace a Pre-Participation Physical (PPE):
Saving Hearts Foundation’s heart screenings serve to provide a specific evaluation of the heart that is not included in routine PPEs required for most sports programs. It does NOT, however, serve as a replacement for a comprehensive PPE and does not, by itself, fulfill the requirement for a PPE. Saving Hearts Foundation does NOT sign PPE forms. We kindly ask that you please complete your PPE form with your primary care provider or school-appointed physician resource.
Safety Guidelines:
By signing this registration form ahead of your heart screening, you and/or your child are agreeing to adhere to current health and safety guidelines, particularly with regard to COVID-19. For the purposes of social distancing and respecting each participant’s space during their appointment, only ONE parent or guardian will be allowed to accompany the participant through the screening process.
Privacy:
All female participants will be screened by other female volunteers in an area separate from male participants. We want to assure you that participants’ confidentiality, privacy and individual modesty will be respected throughout all aspects of the program. A private screening space is available upon request.
Dress Code:
On the day of the screening, participants should wear a T-Shirt and sweatpants or sport shorts. Girls should wear a sports bra. Girls will be asked to remove the t-shirt but will keep the sports bra on at all times. Any metal jewelry or accessories (i.e., belts) will be asked to be removed in order to collect accurate EKG data.
Heart Screening Process:
Saving Hearts Foundation’s heart screenings are completely painless and non-invasive (no needles or x-ray exposure). Screenings consist of several features:
- Check In and Registration
- Blood Pressure and Heart Rate measurements (“Vitals”)
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) assessment
- Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), if indicated by our cardiologists
- Cardiologist consultation
- [Optional] CPR/AED training
- Check Out
If you or your child has an allergy to latex or any other synthetic materials that may be commonly found in medical devices or equipment, please let us know!
Screening Results:
During your Saving Hearts Foundation heart screening, you will consult with a cardiologist about your cardiac risk assessment and screening results. You will also be advised of any follow-up that may be needed with your medical provider. If you do not have a medical provider, organizations like 2-1-1 Los Angeles can be able to help connect you to health services.
A 12-lead EKG, which is what our foundation uses, is able to identify roughly two-thirds of heart abnormalities associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Furthermore, our EKGs report approximately a 2% false positive rate that may be discovered during follow up testing. Saving Hearts Foundation and our team of dedicated volunteers make every effort to insure quality outcomes for patients during our heart screenings.
Before leaving our heart screening, you can request a copy of your EKG report. If you leave the screening without a copy of your EKG and wish to obtain a copy for your records, please reach out to records@savingheartsfoundation.com.
This screening does not substitute for a regular on-going relationship with a primary care physician, who is attuned to your medical history and any changes in health status. No screening can identify 100% of the individuals at risk for a sudden cardiac event. As a reiteration, information relayed during our heart screenings are intended for recommendation purposes only and NOT as formal diagnoses. We encourage any participants to follow up with their own primary care physician or cardiologist to further discuss their findings.
We encourage you to continue to have yearly physicals and to contact your medical provider with any concerns or changes in your health, particularly the warning signs and risk factors you’ve commented on in the cardiac risk assessment questionnaire.
The undersigned represent that they have carefully read and fully understand each and every term, condition, and paragraph of the provisions contained in this document.