03/28/2025
💡 A cardiac screening can detect heart problems before it’s too late.
Studies show that the standard, non-cardiology-focused approach to early disease detection misses 90% of young people at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. In Italy, for example, screening high school athletes has reduced sudden cardiac deaths by 90%.
Let’s learn about cardiac screening and why they are performed to detect heart disease. Some of these include:
Cardiac Risk Assessment
A cardiac risk assessment records physical symptoms that may indicate heart disease.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the heartbeat with 12 electrodes attached to the body. It can detect approximately 60% of heart disease.
Echocardiogram (Echo)
If a young person has an abnormal ECG, an echocardiogram is performed. This diagnostic imaging method uses sound waves to capture precise images of the heart.
📍 If you have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a sedentary lifestyle, get tested! Don’t wait for your heart to call for help.
