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District Screenings
The Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) has recently sanctioned the mandatory inclusion of heart screenings for 9th and 11th-grade district athletes as part of their pre-participation sports physicals. Each of the district's five high schools will host screening events for athletes during the Fall, Winter, and Spring sports seasons, with Fall screenings scheduled for August, Winter in October, and Spring in January.
Similarly, The Los Gatos Saratoga High School District has recently mandated heart screenings for student athletes in all grades as part of their pre-participation physical exams. This policy, applicable to all Los Gatos and Saratoga High School student athletes, will begin in the fall semester of 2024, ensuring athletes are screened across the academic year.
For the 2024/25 sports screening dates, please refer to the information below. Sign-up details will become available soon. If your school's screening schedule has not been confirmed yet, we encourage you to check back regularly as updates will be posted.
If you have any inquiries, please visit our heart screening FAQ section at the bottom of the page. For additional questions, kindly reach out to Jennifer Sarmento at jennifer@kylejtaylor.org.
Campbell Union High School District
Sports Screenings
2024/2025
Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District
Sports Screenings
2024/2025
Dates for 2024/25 Fall Sports Screenings
Saratoga High School - 8/9/24 2pm-6pm
Los Gatos High School - 8/10/24 3pm-7pm
Check back for registration links soon!
What is a heart screening?
Today, heart screenings are not included in routine well-child checkups or pre-participation sports physicals, even though research reveals that the conventional, non-cardio focused approach to youth checkups overlooks 90% of young individuals susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest. Studies demonstrate that Electrocardiograms (EKGs) represent the most effective screening tool in this context. Remarkably, the stethoscope, invented two centuries ago, underscores the reality that heart conditions capable of precipitating sudden cardiac arrest are observable rather than audible. Consequently, international guidelines advocate for biennial screenings of youth up to the age of 25 to address this critical health concern.
What to expect at a heart screening:
KJTF heart screenings are open to all youth ages 12-25 years old and typically take about an hour to complete. Here's the step-by-step process:
1. Record Vital Stats: We'll begin by recording your child's weight, height, and blood pressure.
2. Family History Review: A health care professional will go over your family history form with both you and your child. This form needs to be completed prior to attending and will be provided to you upon registration.
3. EKG Procedure: A healthcare professional will perform an Electrocardiogram (EKG). Separate areas are designated for girls and boys.
4. Doctor's Review: The EKG results will be carefully reviewed by a doctor who will discuss the findings with both the child and parent(s) or guardian(s) .
5. Follow-Up Echocardiogram (if necessary): If the doctor deems it necessary, a follow-up echocardiogram will be scheduled.
6. CPR and AED Training (optional): You and your child may choose to receive brief training on how to perform hands-only CPR and effectively use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
7. Results Notification: You, as a parent or guardian, will be promptly notified of the screening results.
Heart Screenings FAQs
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Info@kylejtaylor.org