Las Vegas, NV – Cardiac Insight, a leading provider of ECG devices, reaffirms its commitment to athletes’ heart health and safety following a successful heart screening event held in collaboration with Davante Adams’ annual football camp at Spring Valley High School on April 14, 2024.
Event Highlights:
Cardiac Insight, the official ECG provider for Vegas Has a Heart, and Who We Play For partnered Vegas Has a Heart and Davante Adams Football Camp to host a heart screening event to promote early detection of cardiac conditions among young athletes.
Davante Adams attracted over 300 football campers from across the country, showcasing the significant fan base and influence of the renowned football player.
In addition to the enthusiastic participation of football campers, the heart screening event received support from notable sponsors aligned with Davante Adams, including Taco Bell, Nike Jordan, and MGM Resorts International. While these sponsors contributed to the overall success of the football camp, the heart screening initiative was independently supported by Cardiac Insight and its partners of the Vegas Has a Heart Initiative.
Mission Support:
Davante Adams, a wide receiver for the Raiders endorsed the mission of the heart screening event, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing cardiac health in youth sports.
During halftime, the father of Ashari Hughes, a Desert Oasis High School student tragically lost to a sudden cardiac event, delivered a heartfelt message urging parents to prioritize youth cardiac health.
Lisa Morris Hibbler, Executive Director of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, lent her support to the event, highlighting the collective effort to safeguard athlete health and raise awareness of cardiac conditions.
News 3 Las Vegas provided media coverage of the event, amplifying the message of cardiac health awareness and the importance of proactive screening in sports.
Upcoming Event:
Cardiac Insight is excited to announce its next heart screening event, which will be held at the Las Vegas Aces practice facility on May 11, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event presents another opportunity for athletes and their families to access comprehensive cardiac screenings and learn about the importance of early detection.
ABOUT CARDIAC INSIGHT
- An ECG medical device company based in Bellevue, WA.
- The official ECG Device Provider for Vegas Has a Heart.
- The official ECG Device Provider for Who We Play For has The ONLY ECG screening device, Cardea 20/20 in the U.S. designed for athletes.
- Developed the Cardea 20/20 by Dr. David Hadley, CTO of Cardiac Insight, and Dr. Vic Froelicher, a cardiologist for 30 years, professor of medicine (cardiovascular), Emeritus, and currently consultant for the Sports Cardiology Clinic, at Stanford Health Care.
- The ONLY ECG device in the U.S. with the International Criteria integrated.
- Only 2% False Positive Rate.
- 16-second recording duration (vs 10-second standard).
- Testing can be completed in less than 10 minutes.
- The ECG Device Provider for major sports organizations, many colleges, and sudden cardiac arrest foundations.
ABOUT WHO WE PLAY FOR
- A Florida-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, screened over 220,000 kids in the past 10 years across 500+ communities and 15 different States nationwide.
- The largest screening non-profit organization in the nation.
- Over the last 4 years, WWPF also partnered with 9 public school districts to require ECG heart screenings as the standard of care to play sports in 30% of Florida.
- Mr. Maccarone and the chairman of the board for WWPF won the NASCAR Humanitarian of the Year. NASCAR donated $100,000 to support WWPF nationally.
- Organizes the largest annual heart screening event in the United States and likely the world held at the Daytona 500 Speedway.
- Forged partnership with the Amateur Athletic Union.
- Has collected 10+years of data screening student-athletes resulting in an archive of data that can be explored for new medical insights.
ABOUT VEGAS HAS A HEART
- An initiative powered by Who We Play For
- Its mission is to screen all children’s hearts in the State of Nevada
- The campaign started on 11/30/2023
- The first heart screening event by Vegas has a Heart in the State of Nevada
