Jump Start Your Heart, Inc is a private 501 (c) non profit organization that will strive to enhance the quality of life of competitive athletes one by one through the dynamic power of identifying cardiovascular abnormalities and detecting the obstructive form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This condition is the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes. Also, we will educate athletes, their families, athletic staffers, and the public as a whole on the importance of cardiovascular participation screening, heart disease, nutrition and exercise.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition in which a portion of the heart becomes thickened without an obvious cause. This results in the heart being less able to pump blood effectively. Symptoms vary from none to feeling tired, leg swelling, and shortness of breath. It may also result in chest pain or fainting. Complications include heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, and sudden cardiac death. It is type of cardiomyopathy, a group of diseases that primarily affects the heart muscle. Diagnosis often involves an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress testing.
Another young college athlete affected by heart disease. Thank God his life was saved but we defintely know that Jump Start is not in vain. Thanks for believing in our organization but more screenings are needed in our community and nationwide.
BRCC basketball player suffers heart attack - WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge, LA |
Baton Rouge Community College men's basketball star Torrey Dixon suffered a heart attack while playing a pick-up basketball game Saturday morning.You can show your support by making a donation to Jump Start Your Heart, Inc. by credit card using PayPal, the preferred secured payment method by customers around the world.
