WINTER PARK, FL, June 05, 2011 (Press-News.org) Recent media attention has brought to light the growing epidemic of youth athletes dying or suffering sudden cardiac arrest due to undiagnosed heart conditions. In fact, four (4) student athlete deaths occurred in the first half of March alone. In an effort to identify these conditions before a catastrophic event, Weston Diagnostics will offer youth heart screenings, which include an Electrocardiogram and an Echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart), to youth in the Central Florida community for only $169.
Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents in the United States, according to Parent Heart Watch, a non-profit organization advocating for youth heart screenings (www.ParentHeartWatch.org). In most cases, these deadly heart conditions can be easily identified through non-invasive, painless screenings. Misconception can lead to tragedy. Most people assume that heart disease only affects adults. There are thousands of youth who, although showing no symptoms, suffer from undetected heart conditions. Prevention is the only way to solve this issue. That's why it's important for parents to understand the risk and know that screenings are available without the inconvenience and costs of doctors visits. If we can save one child, it's all worth it, says Chad Hall, owner of Weston Diagnostics.
While many organizations are currently advocating to make an Electrocardiogram mandatory with pre-participation sports physicals, some heart conditions, such as congenital heart defects, can only be identified through an Echocardiogram. At Weston Diagnostics, both screenings are now readily available without requiring costly visits to the family doctor or a Cardiologist.
About Weston Diagnostics
Specializing in full-body ultrasound, Weston Diagnostics has been serving the Central Florida area for more than a decade. At Weston Diagnostics we are committed to continually enhancing the quality of health and wellness in our community by ensuring flexible, accessible, continuous and compassionate care. Weston Diagnostics is a team of diagnostics imaging professionals that exists to promote health. Our mission focuses on educating the patient and creating awareness in an environment of patient-friendly facilities with state-of-the-art equipment staffed by diversely experienced and qualified health care professionals.
For More Information Contact:
Toy Hamilton
Weston Diagnostics
Office: 407-788-0455
Cell: 407-949-1083
toy@westondiagnostics.com
http://www.westondiagnostics.com
Local Ultrasound Provider Weston Diagnostics Seeks To Lessen Instances Of Sudden Cardiac Death In Youth Athletes
Weston Diagnostics, a Central Florida ultrasound provider, to begin offering low cost Heart Screenings to the youth in our community.
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[Press-News.org] Local Ultrasound Provider Weston Diagnostics Seeks To Lessen Instances Of Sudden Cardiac Death In Youth AthletesWeston Diagnostics, a Central Florida ultrasound provider, to begin offering low cost Heart Screenings to the youth in our community.