| Date: | January 20, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Venue: | McComas Hall (Virginia Tech) |
| Organizations: | The Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation |
| Description: |
The Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation presents the 5th Annual Free Hokie Heart Screening on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at McComas Hall room 142 on the campus of Virginia Tech. The Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation with the support of local cardiologists, technicians from fire and rescue or medical facilities, and other volunteers will conduct free on-site heart screenings. They are provided for students from ages 12-26 years of age and the results are reviewed on site by local cardiologists. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes in the United States. The best way to detect these heart conditions is through a heart screening using an EKG (Electrocardiogram). An EKG screening analyzes the electrical signals of the heart and is not typically provided at a youth’s annual physical. The screenings are free. Appointments are available by registration. To register online, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/39665209710. Please note: You must be between 12-26 years of age to sign up for a screening time slot. A parent or legal guardian must accompany a child 18 years or under to the screening. The Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation is passionately committed to the prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young adults because in most cases, there are no symptoms. We do know that an EKG screening is effective in identifying a heart problem. Our foundation is dedicated to facilitating youth heart screenings and fostering awareness for schools, students, athletes, coaches, families and members of our community. Our goal is to save lives and empower others to support our cause. Links: • http://ryanlopynski.org/ • https://www.facebook.com/TheRyanLopynskiBigHeartFoundation • https://www.twitter.com/screenyourteen For more information on the event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/39665209710 or https://vtnews.vt.edu/notices/recsports_notice_heart_screening.html or https://www.facebook.com/events/332009793929924. |