Schaumburg High School students get free heart screenings

Posted May 15, 2018 11:00 pm

Submitted by District 211

More than 1,200 students at Schaumburg High School took part in cardiac screenings funded by the Joshua Jared Hardy Charities. The screenings, conducted by Young Hearts for Life, are designed to help prevent sudden cardiac death from conditions such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

During the screenings, 150 parent volunteers, trained and supervised by YH4L staff, administered electrocardiograms, the results of which were reviewed by a team of cardiologists.

Assistant Principal Michele Napier said the parent-volunteers helped create an efficient and smooth screening.

"Events like this are crucial to promote good health and balance for our students," she added.

Dr. Joseph Marek, one of the cardiologists who reviewed the ECG results, said he started YH4L after learning of similar screening being conducted on athletes in Europe. He added that he chose to have tests done at junior high and high schools due to the age range for individuals at the greatest risk.

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Electrocardiogram results of Schaumburg High School students were reviewed by a team of cardiologists during a screening event funded by the Joshua Jared Hardy Charities. Courtesy of District 211

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