Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- #1 cause of death on school campuses
- 90% of SCA victims die
- Over 23,000 are stricken annually
- No symptoms, No warnings, Know More …
Know Your Heart
About Us
Help Us Protect Your Kids!
Heart Screens For Teens Recognizes it is NOT enough to simply talk about Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It is Our Goal to EDUCATE and MOTIVATE Schools and Parents to advance our Youth’s well-being through Education and Cardiovascular Screening.
- We are a Team of Professionals in Cardiovascular Screening.
- Our Heart Screens Cost Less than a New Pair of Sneakers.
- WE GO TO YOU! Your School, Your Club, Your Church…!
You should know …
More Common Than You Think
1 in 300 Youth has an UNDETECTED Heart Condition that puts them at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Sometimes they are born with it, and sometimes it develops as they grow.
Family History Matters
Up to 49% of SCA victims had a Significant Family History of heart conditions. Screening for Congenital Heart Defects can help identify problems BEFORE they go into Sudden Cardiac Arrest… Early Detection can Save a Life!
SCA is NOT a Heart Attack
A Heart Attack is a plumbing problem, a blockage that stops blood flow to the Heart. Young Hearts that Suddenly stop beating have an electrical or structural problem…
Beyond Athletes
Heart Screens are not just for Athletes. Athletes are at a higher risk of SCA because they put more strain on their hearts playing sports, but SCA can happen to ANYONE at ANYTIME. Get your child screened, for their safety and your peace of mind.
Our Staff
Meet Our
Team Members
Every member of our team has years of experience in their field. We work together to bring awareness of SCA to your community and make heart screens more accessible.
Pediatric Cardiologist, Founder
Physician Assistant
Paige Clements
Executive Director
Stephanie Cambria
Marketing Director
Team
What's Happening
News & Articles
Soledad O’Brien reports on SCA in Young Athletes in her interview with Dr. Douglas Casa, Director of Athletic Training Education, and Research Associate of the Human Performance Laboratory at The University of Connecticut, as well as
Editor of the Book, “Preventing Sudden Death During Sport and Physical Activity”, discuss Healthy, Young Athletes going into Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Claire Crawford details her terrifying experience with Sudden Cardiac Arrest while playing in a Volleyball game, at Loganville Christian Academy, in
Georgia. Claire survived due to the school’s quick response and prior preparation. Unfortunately, most schools are this prepared and the outcome is often very different…
Hear from Parents who have lost their Children to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Early Detection through Cardiac Screening can Save your Childs Life….
