We can eliminate preventable sudden cardiac arrest in the young through heart screenings and training in CPR/AED.
One in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk for SCA. By providing screenings, we aim to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest by educating the community on the importance and simplicity of bystander CPR.
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Heart In The Game was founded as a result of Grace Firestone’s incident, where she survived from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. We give young athletes a better chance of surviving.
The most cost-effective way in DE to save a life. It costs $2 to get a Delaware student athlete screened.
We have screened more than 3,500 children. Here are a few stories.
Recommendations range from taking a comprehensive cardiac risk assessment, which can include an electrocardiogram, to consulting with a cardiology specialist to evaluate potential heart disorders that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). While future events will be ECG screening and training in CPR/AED, check out a few of our Health Fairs since 2014.
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Find locations in Delaware where you can get your child screened for SCA.