Is your heart fit for sport?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the commonest cause of sudden cardiac death in young people. Every year many young sportspeople across the world die from this and other cardiac conditions. Most people who have a cardiac arrest do not have the high level of medical support that is immediately available as it is at large professional sporting events. There are other heart conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death in young people (such as the well known case pictured).
Many of these conditions can be screened for with a professional opinion with a cardiology consultant and some simple tests such as an ECG and echocardiogram. Such screening is routinely done for all young sports people in some countries (for example Italy) but is not routinely done on the NHS at present.
Our cardiologists have a well established track record in providing screening for individuals, clubs and larger organisations.
Many of these conditions can be screened for with a professional opinion with a cardiology consultant and some simple tests such as an ECG and echocardiogram. Such screening is routinely done for all young sports people in some countries (for example Italy) but is not routinely done on the NHS at present.
Our cardiologists have a well established track record in providing screening for individuals, clubs and larger organisations.
Individuals and amateur sports
Do you have a family history of heart problems and want screening to ensure your heart does not have a serious underlying condition?
Do you have an existing heart condition and want to know if you can partake in a sporting event such as a marathon?
We would be happy to see individuals or teams, after negotiating with club, to provide such an opinion.
Do you have an existing heart condition and want to know if you can partake in a sporting event such as a marathon?
We would be happy to see individuals or teams, after negotiating with club, to provide such an opinion.
Screening of professional athletes
Wessex Cardiology have an established track record in this and have provided screening for Southampton Football Club, Portsmouth Football Club and Hampshire County Cricket Club. Whether you are an individual athlete or a team in need of screening we would be happy to provide a tailor made service to suit your needs.