The University of Chichester, in collaboration with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), is offering young adults aged 14 to 35-years a unique opportunity of having a heart MOT test to assess the structure and function of their heart.
The test, comprising an ECG (electrocardiogram) and where appropriate an ECHO (echocardiogram), is a once in a lifetime test currently being offered too professional, Olympic and recreation athletes.
The University of Chichester is excited in the role it will play in becoming a Southern Centre for CRY and helping CRY deliver their vision set out for 2009:
'to work with cardiologists and family doctors to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young by establishing good practice and screening facilities devoted to significantly reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death throughout the UK.'
Expert technical and medical practitioners from CRY, supported by a fast-track referral system, will conduct the tests.
One hundred places are available on 23rd October 2009 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and will cost £35.00. All testing will take place at the Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester. To secure a place book on-line now at www.c-r-y.org.uk/
Dr Marcus Smith, Principal Lecturer and Field Leader in Exercise Physiology at University of Chichester, said: “For the price of a text book or a night out you will be given peace of mind that you have a healthy heart and can participate safely in a lifetime of sporting and physical activity. The University is committed to developing closer links with local schools, colleges, and sports clubs and for one individual it may perhaps be the most important test they undertake. I have two sons who fit the 14-35-age category that take part regularly in school and club based sport in the local community. As a parent, and given that every week 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die in the UK from undiagnosed heart problems, this is a service I feel cannot and should not be ignored. Both will be booked in, providing the 100 spaces have not already been taken!”
Dr. Steven Cox, CRY Deputy Chief Executive, said ‘“Although it is essential to look out for the warning signs, our experience is that so often there are no symptoms prior to death and the only way the condition could have been detected would have been if cardiac tests were conducted.’
For more information visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/
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