Quay Celtic FC will host a cardiac screening programme at Clancy Park on Saturday October 31st from 9.30am to 5pm.
The event is aimed at preventing Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), which claims the lives of approximately two young people per week in Ireland.
Bookings can be made online:
- Go to https://bookings.ameds.ie
- Enter clinic code: celtic
Or over the phone (1890 300 333) or email screening@ameds.ie
People can use credit or debit cards to book an appointment. Anyone with LAYA is FREE but they must make a booking too. Everyone else must pay the €65 fee, which is tax deductible. Anyone with other health insurance may be able to claim a percentage back at the end of the year.
Why should you undergo a cardiac screening?
- Up to 100 young people die each year in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS)
- 1 in 300 people may have a cardiac abnormality
- The national register recently reported that the incidents of SADS are higher in Ireland than many other European countries.
- In Italy cardiac screening is mandatory for anyone aged 12 to 35 years involved in competitive sport for the past 25 years. They have reduced the incidents of SADS by 89%.
- The GAA’s Medical Scientific and Welfare Committee and the International Rugby Board recommend cardiac screening for all players over the age of 14 years
- The European Society of Cardiology & the International Olympic Committee recommends cardiac screening.
- Heartaid’s service is based on the recommendations of the above named organisations
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