Cardiac screening clinic visits Kildare aiming to prevent sudden adult death syndrome
Kilcullen AFC is hosting a cardiac screening day aiming to prevent adult sudden death syndrome (SADS).
Kilcullen AFC is hosting a cardiac screening day on Saturday, June 27, at Kilcullen community centre campus, R65VY31. The screenings will take place from 9am-5pm.
The service is open to members of the public and aims to prevent adult sudden death syndrome.
Sudden adult death syndrome is a term used to describe the sudden, unexpected death of a seemingly healthy person from cardiac arrest, where a full post mortem examination fails to find an obvious structural cause of death.
Approximately two young people under 35 per week in Ireland die from sudden adult death syndrome. Cardiac screening can often uncover underlying electrical cardiac abnormalities before a dangerous event occurs.
The screening in Kilcullen is open to individuals aged 12 and above. There is a fee of €80 per person, although the service is free if you have LAYA health insurance.
Booking is available online here. Places are limited so early booking is advised.
Participants with established cardiac disease should note that this is a screening program and is not suitable for routine cardiac care.