Screening Events

July 31, 2010 (from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon)

Heart Hospital of Austin

3801 N. Lamar Blvd.

Austin, Texas  78756

August 28, 2010 (from 8: am to 12:00 noon)

Heart Hospital of Austin

3801 N. Lamar Blvd.

Austin, Texas   78756

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Screenings are first come, first served - no appointments.

CHAMPIONSHIP HEARTS, a young athlete heart screening program, is the first project of its kind in Texas. Through CHAMPIONSHIP HEARTS, Central Texas High School athletes, band members, cheerleaders, mountain bikers – anyone who’s participating in strenuous activities (ages 14-18) can be screened for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM is a serious heart condition that is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people, affecting roughly one in 500. Young athletes represent the majority of fatalities from HCM, due to stress on the heart during strenuous activity. HCM rarely has identifiable symptoms.

However, HCM may be diagnosed with an echocardiogram (ECHO), a non-invasive picture of the heart. A conventional ECHO in an office with a cardiologist is expensive and usually not covered by most insurance plans. Using a "2-minute" ECHO technique, the screening may be done for a fraction of the cost. The screening is offered at no charge to any Central Texas high school athlete regardless of insurance.

Championship Hearts Student Athlete Screening
In order to participate in CHAMPIONSHIP HEARTS Screening, all students MUST have the following Parent Waiver completed and signed by their parent or guardian. Please download, print, and complete the following two forms and bring them to your screening. No appointment is necessary. The screenings are free; however a suggested donation of $25.00 is appreciated. Monies received through this program will fund future screenings and other Foundation projects.

• Parent Consent/Patient Release Waiver Form
  English
  Spanish
• Authorization and Consent to Photograph, Record Interview and Publish
  English
  Spanish
• Read our Fact Sheet

More Heart Screenings

Free screenings for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) Screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary.

Championship Hearts is a free program; however a contribution of $25.00 is suggested. Monies received through this program will help fund future screenings and other Foundation projects.

Call the Championship Hearts Hotline: 512-340-7313 for more information.