Over sixty members from across the codes took advantage of the Cardiac Screening event that was organised by Clonduff Club and carried out by Healthy Hearts, Healthy Lives on Sunday 19th January 2014. The screening programme consisted of the following:
• ECG and Questionnaire at initial screening session
• Consultant Cardiologist’s report on ECG. (Dr McGlinchey is the Consultant Cardiologist employed and he will be adhering to (2007) ESC guidelines for screening athletes with specific reference to SCD screening.)
• Echocardiogram, should this be required. This will take place at a later date.
• Referral to appropriate medical facility, if required.
• Those requiring follow up will receive a phone call, outlining exactly what is involved.
• Personal results letter to each individual screened and their GP if required.
This is the first time the Club has organised a Cardiac Screening event which is just one of a number of such events that have been organised under their Health and Wellness initiative. There will be other events organised during the coming season.
We wish to thank Healthy Hearts, Healthy Hearts for carrying out the screening and St Patrick’s Primary School for accommodating it on Sunday and indeed for their cooperation in the running of many Club activities.
The photo above shows the early arrivals – Back row (l to r): Finbarr, Arthur and Stephen McConville, Shane Murray, Conor Óg O’Hagan, Donal McLaughlin; Front row (l to r): Administrator, Technician, Pauline and Michaella McConville, Debra Murray, Ursula Quinn, Technician
