Sometimes an individual may have a cardiac abnormality without any symptoms, Screening with an electrocardiogram (ECG) is aimed at identifying people with conditions such as heart muscles disorders or electrical faults of the heart.

The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) offer free screenings to those aged 14-35. This screening can be important to individuals who compete and exercise at a high level as well as those who paddle more recreationally.

Screening sessions are run across the UK and are in very high demand. A session in Berwick on Tweed has recently been announced so anyone interested in booking a screening should visit the link below:

https://www.testmyheart.org.uk/events/scremerston-berwick-upon-tweed/

You can visit the website https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/ for further details and to sign up to receive alerts on future screenings near you.