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Click here
to see a short video of the high school EKG screening program.
(3.5 MB)
ECG and EKG are abbreviations for electrocardiogram, which
is a graphic tracing of the electrical activity of one's heart.
It is a simple, fast and noninvasive way to record the heart's
electrical activity (heartbeat). You will NOT be shocked.
An ECG screening of the heart is much the same as a vision
or hearing screening. It is not intended to be a diagnostic
session, but to raise a red flag to identify overt potential
problems. .
To increase awareness of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) and to detect
if any student may have LQTS.
LQTS is a disturbance of the heart's electrical system causing
an abnormality of the heartbeat, or rhythm, of the heart.
Affected people are vulnerable to sudden fainting (syncope)
and even death. Many times the cause of syncope is overlooked
and the events are called simple fainting spells or seizures.
Most often these events occur during physical exertion or
emotional stress. In some, they occur during sleep. Most of
these deaths are preventable if the condition is recognized
and treated.
By and ECG that is read by a cardiologist or electrophysiologist,
not by a computer print out. Further testing may be necessary
to accurately diagnose LQTS.
Volunteers of Sparkling Angel Charities who have been trained
and certified to perform ECGs.
No
Comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Girls: Please
do not wear dresses, pantyhose, sports bras or body lotion.
Do wear a two-piece style bathing suit top or bra without
under wires under your blouse.
Yes. Boys and girls will be screened in separate areas and
only females will screen girls.
It's possible. A normal ECG indicates - at this time - a low
risk factor for sudden cardiac death, but it is not infallible.
Please consult your family physician if you feel your child
might have a problem.
A letter and copy of your child's ECG will be sent directly
to your home address so that you may seek medical advice from
your own physician. Your child's school will not be notified.
It is your responsibility to follow-up with a board certified
physician.
If you do not hear from Sparkling Angel regarding the outcome
of the ECG it means that our physicians did not observe any
overt abnormality. If our physicians detect an overt abnormality
you will be notified in writing with the recommendation to
see your physician or cardiologist/electrophysiologist for
follow-up evaluation.
Your child must bring the following competed and signed forms
to the screening:
1) Consent/Release of Liability Form
2) ECG Screening Form
Click here for
a copy of these forms.
Please contact us via e-mail or phone.
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