Heart Screening Day 24th January 2015

***HEART SCREENING DAY @ McLaughlins Bandon Medical Hall on the 24th of January****

Heartaid are coming to McLaughlins on the 24th of January. Heartaid provides an on-site Doctor-led Cardiac Screening service to sports clubs, schools & companies nationwide. Their service is ultimately aimed at reducing the incidents of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in Ireland and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Heartaid screen all senior inter-county GAA teams across Ireland. They screen for the FAI, Connacht and Leinster Rugby, as well as a numerous companies and local sports clubs up and down the country. Heartaid also provide cardiac screening to all LAYA Healthcare members nationwide. Heartaid’s Medical Director is Dr Alan Byrne who was previously Medical Director of the FAI.

In accordance with international best practice each Cardiac Screening includes:

• A Personal & Family History Questionnaire
• A Medical Examination with a Doctor
• Blood Pressure measurement
• Obesity Screening
• 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Consultant Cardiologist review and report

Heartaid’s service is based on the recommendations of the GAA’s Medical Scientific and Advisory Committee http://www.gaa.ie/medical-and-player-welfare/cardiac-screening and The European Society of Cardiology. In Italy screening is compulsory for anyone competing in sport. They have reduced SADS by 89% over the past 25 years and this is the model Heartaid are following.

Each screening takes 25 minutes. Heartaid screens individuals from age 12+. The fee for the Cardiac Screening service is €65 which is tax deductible. Payment is made in advance to secure appointment time and numbers.

*People with LAYA health insurance are able to avail of screening for FREE. People with other health insurance may be able to claim a % back at the end of the year.

The recent story in the Irish Independent about the 2012 Meath football captain Shane McAnarney was a condition picked up by Heartaid and it is the very same service we would be offering your club. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/my-heart-could-have-stopped-there-and-then-29753016.html.

Bookings can be made online using the www.heartaid.ie website.

Click on ‘book a Cardiac Screening appointment’ The clinic code is: bandon

People can use Credit or Debit cards to book an appointment. Anyone with LAYA is FREE but must make a booking too. Everyone else must pay the €65 fee which is tax deductible. People with other health insurance may be able to claim a % back at the end of the year.

People can also call 1890 300 333 to make a booking or email screening@heartaid.ie.