Screening for senior men and women players
Screening for players usually takes place on a training evening. Michelle and the medical team take decisions on priority. Communication on screening dates will be done through the medical team.
Cardiac screening is a simple health check designed to make sure your heart is safe for intense sport. A doctor or trained clinician will usually begin by asking a few questions about your health, any symptoms (such as fainting, chest pain, or unusual breathlessness), and whether anyone in your family has had heart problems at a young age. They will also do a quick physical examination, listening to your heart and checking your blood pressure. Screenings include an electrocardiogram (ECG), a painless test where small sensors are placed on your chest to record the electrical activity of your heart.
The whole process usually takes only a few minutes and can help detect rare heart conditions that might put athletes at risk during strenuous exercise.
If anything unusual is found, it doesn’t necessarily mean there is a problem, but you may be referred for further tests to make sure it is safe for you to keep playing sport.