The Standard Approach to Physical Exams Misses

96%

of Youth at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Traditional pediatric exams don’t include cardiac screenings
MCORE Foundation provides the highest standard of care relative to preventative baseline cardiac screenings outside the clinical setting for youth ages 12-22 years

Our mission is to provide education, screenings, and enable research for sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults. Because most heart conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest can’t be detected with a stethoscope, we provide noninvasive, painless ECGs and echocardiograms. These tests, along with a family health history, provide a baseline to be used with your medical professional to monitor your child’s heart health. And because children’s hearts change as they grow, the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend repeat evaluations every two years through age 25.

MCORE Foundation education and cardiac screening programs are the key to SCA prevention

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Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing

During an ECG, sensors (electrodes) are attached to the patient's chest to measure the timing and duration of each electrical phase in the heartbeat and reveal disturbances in heart rhythm. A simple, noninvasive test, an ECG can detect risk for SCA that’s not detectable via exam and history alone.

Echocardiogram (Ultrasound) Testing

An echo is a non-invasive test that uses inaudible sound waves to make two-dimensional images of the heart's walls and motions. A sound-enhancing gel is applied to the patient's skin, then a transducer is placed against it. The device emits a beam of high-frequency sound waves into the body that bounce off body fluids and soft tissues, creating a live feed of the person's internal organs. Ultrasound is painless and harmless; in fact, it's captivating for those who want to see the inner workings of their own body. This test along with the ECG helps reduce false positives.

Screening Test Results

Test results are interpreted by a board-certified pediatric cardiologist and sent electronically to participants’ MCORE Foundation account. Results are stored indefinitely on our secure, HIPAA-compliant medical site, can be accessed at any time, and can easily be sent to your doctor. If further evaluation is necessary, you’ll be notified with specific follow-up recommendations.