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Upcoming KJTF Screenings
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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
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:
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Check-In: Upon arrival, participants check in and receive the necessary paperwork for the screening.
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Record Vital Stats/Family History: A healthcare professional will record the child's blood pressure and review the family history form with both the child and parent. During online registration, parents answer questions about family history and signs/symptoms, which will be provided on the form at check-in.
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EKG Procedure: The child will have an Electrocardiogram (EKG) performed in a private tent by a healthcare professional.
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Doctor's Review: A doctor will review the EKG results and discuss the findings with the child and their parent(s) or guardian(s).
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Follow-Up Echocardiogram (if necessary): If needed, the doctor will send participant to our echocardiogram for further evaluation.
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CPR and AED Training (optional): Participants have the option to receive brief training on how to perform hands-only CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
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Check-Out: Finally, participants will go to the check-out area to receive a copy of the doctor’s results form filled out during the review.
Heart Screenings FAQs
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Info@kylejtaylor.org