American Heart Month: Why Heart Screenings Matter for Youth and Adults
Heart health starts earlier than you think ❤️ February is American Heart Month — learn why proactive heart screenings matter for kids, athletes, and adults alike.
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Heart health starts earlier than you think ❤️ February is American Heart Month — learn why proactive heart screenings matter for kids, athletes, and adults alike.
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the importance of early detection and prevention. While heart disease is often thought of as an adult concern, serious heart conditions can affect individuals at any age — including children and young athletes.
At Connected Health, we believe heart screenings are a critical part of proactive care for both youth and adults. Identifying potential risks early allows for informed decisions, peace of mind, and long-term heart health.
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Heart conditions don’t always come with warning signs. Many cardiovascular issues develop silently, progressing for years before symptoms appear. For adults, factors such as family history, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and lifestyle habits can all contribute to heart disease — often without noticeable symptoms.
For children and teens, particularly those involved in sports, undiagnosed heart conditions can pose serious risks. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in young athletes, and many of the conditions that lead to SCA are not detected during routine sports physicals.
This is why heart screenings matter early on.
Standard sports physicals and well-child visits are important, but they are limited in what they can detect. Many dangerous heart conditions are electrical or structural and require more advanced screening tools to identify.
Connected Health’s Connected Heart Program is designed specifically to look beyond the basics. This comprehensive screening for youth and young athletes includes:
The goal of the Connected Heart Program is early detection — identifying underlying heart conditions before they become a serious or life-threatening issue.
Connected Health is a proud partner of Parent Heart Watch, a national organization dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in youth through education, advocacy, and early detection.
Parent Heart Watch promotes evidence-based heart screening protocols that go beyond routine physicals and align closely with our approach to youth heart health. Through this partnership, the Connected Heart Program reflects best practices aimed at identifying hidden cardiac risks and providing families with clarity and confidence.
Together, we share a common mission: keeping kids active, safe, and heart-healthy.
Heart screenings don’t stop after childhood. As adults age, cardiovascular risk increases — often quietly. Many people feel healthy while underlying issues such as plaque buildup, irregular heart rhythms, or congenital abnormalities remain undetected.
Proactive heart screenings for adults can help identify:
By catching these concerns early, adults can take meaningful steps to protect their heart health and reduce the risk of future complications.
At Connected Health, heart screenings are part of our personalized, proactive approach to care.
Whether you’re a parent preparing your child for a sports season or an adult focused on long-term wellness, heart screenings play a vital role in prevention and peace of mind.
Schedule a heart screening with Connected Health and invest in proactive care that lasts a lifetime.
This powerful video from Parent Heart Watch explains why comprehensive heart screenings can help protect young hearts, especially when routine physicals may miss underlying conditions.
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