Is Your Young Athlete's Heart Safe? Dr. Patrick Flynn breaks down the signs, risks, and key screenings
Each year in the U.S., sudden cardiac arrest affects an estimated 1 in 50,000–80,000 young athletes. In many cases, the child had no prior symptoms.
Many heart conditions in children don’t present with obvious symptoms. Fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort are often
When something is wrong with a child’s heart, it rarely announces itself clearly.Fatigue that seems “normal.”
Shortness of breath blamed on asthma.
A fainting episode brushed off as dehydration.In many children and young athletes, early cardiac warning signs are subtle, intermittent, and easy to miss — until they’re not.Join us for an important, parent-focused cardiac health webinar with Dr. Patrick Flynn, designed to help families recognize early red flags and understand when further evaluation matters.What This Webinar Will Cover
The 7 silent cardiac signs parents most often overlook
How to tell the difference between “normal” symptoms and true warning signs
What an ECG (EKG) and echocardiogram can reveal — and when they’re recommended
What parents should do after a fainting episode or unexplained symptoms
How cardiac screening impacts sports participation and athletic clearance
What a complete preventive cardiac work-up includesThis session is educational, practical, and grounded in real-world clinical experience — not fear-based or alarmist.
Who Should Attend
• Parents of children and teens
• Families of young athletes
• Caregivers concerned about fatigue, fainting, chest discomfort, or breathing issues
• Parents with a family history of heart conditions
• Anyone who wants to be proactive about pediatric heart health