Inniscarra GAA Club Cardiac Screening programme.
2016-09-01 21:23:00
Inniscarra GAA Club Cardiac Screening programme.
Saturday September 24th
The clinic will be open from 9.30am-5pm. Each screening will take 15-20 minutes and are available for age 14 and over.
Bookings
can be made online
Or
they can click on the link below.
https://bookings.ameds.ie/booking/from-code?code=inniscarra
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 â¬65 fee which is tax
deductible. Anyone with other health insurance may be able to claim a % back at
the end of the year. Alternatively, individuals with difficulty online can call
our helpline 1890 300 333 or email screening@ameds.ie.
Why
undergo a Cardiac Screening?
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Up to 100 young people die each year in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death
Syndrome (SADS)
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1 in 300 people may have a cardiac abnormality
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The national register recently reported that the incidents of SADS are higher
in Ireland than many other European countries.
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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%.
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The GAAâs Medical Scientific and Welfare Committee and the International Rugby
Board recommend cardiac screening for all players over the age of 14 years
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The European Society of Cardiology & the International Olympic Committee
recommends cardiac screening.
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AMSâs service is based on the recommendations of the above named organisations.