Cardiac Screening Programme

We are delighted to announce that we have linked with Advanced Medical Services (AMS) to deliver Cardiac screenings. This is available for all students and staff of Adamstown. AMS will be in the school from 24th-26th Feb. 

AMS provide an on-site Doctor-led Cardiac Screening service to schools throughout Ireland. Our service is ultimately aimed at reducing the incidents of SADS and promoting a healthier lifestyle. We provide this service on-site in the school at a time that is convenient.

Please see VSmail for more details on how to register. Deadline is February 3rd.

The screening includes:

• A personal & family history questionnaire

• Physical examination with a Medical Doctor

• 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• The Medical data & ECG are assessed and reported on by a Consultant Cardiologist

Why cardiac screening?

• Up to 100 young people die each year in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS)

• 1 in 300 people may have a cardiac abnormality.

• The national register recently reported that the incidents of SADS are higher in Ireland than many other European countries.

• In Italy cardiac screening is mandatory for those involved in competitive sport for the past 25 years. They have reduced the incidents of SADS by 89%.

• The European Society of Cardiology & the international Olympic Committee recommend cardiac screening every 2 years for people involved in competitive sport.

• The GAA’s Medical Scientific and Welfare Committee recommend cardiac screening for all players 14 years and older.

• World Rugby recommends cardiac screening for Rugby players under age 20. Repeat screening is ideal every 2 years for athletes under 20 years of age.

• AMS’s heart screening service is based on the recommendations of the above named organisations.