Calon Hearts is urging people across South Wales to take up the final remaining appointments at a free heart screening event taking place in Cardiff this weekend.
The session will be held this Saturday, 25 April at the Village Hotel Cardiff, Pendwyallt Road (CF14 7EF), offering free heart checks for those aged 16 to 26, alongside a limited number of part-funded appointments for those aged 27 and over.
Every week in the UK, at least 12 seemingly healthy young people die from undiagnosed heart conditions, often with no symptoms or warning signs.
The Welsh charity has already screened more than 34,800 hearts, trained over 600,000 people in CPR and placed over 37,000 defibrillators in communities across the country. But misconceptions about who needs screening remain, with many believing it is only necessary for athletes or those experiencing symptoms.
Calon Hearts is working to change that by delivering accessible screening sessions across Wales, including in locations such as Swansea, Aberaeron, Brecon, Aberystwyth, Newport, Carmarthenshire and Haverfordwest.
A small number of appointments remain for this weekend’s Cardiff session. For those aged 16 to 26, screenings are completely free and include an electrocardiogram (ECG) followed by a consultation with a cardiologist.
For those aged 27 and over, a part-funded screening is available, which includes an ECG, echocardiogram (ECHO), and specialist feedback from a cardiologist. An ECG measures the heart’s electrical activity, while an echocardiogram provides detailed images of the heart’s structure and function.
The tests are quick, simple and painless, and can detect underlying heart conditions early - often before any symptoms appear.
Sharon Owen, Charity and Fundraising Director at Calon Hearts, said:
“Too often, young lives are lost without any warning signs. Screening gives people the chance to understand their heart health and, where needed, take action early. It’s quick, accessible and it can genuinely save lives.”
Calon Hearts is encouraging people to book onto this weekend’s session, whether for themselves, a family member or someone they care about – particularly those with teenagers, a family history of heart problems, or anyone seeking peace of mind.
To book a place at this weekend’s Cardiff screening, visit: calonhearts.org/screenings
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