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A ground-breaking cardiac clinic is gearing up
for its next screening - and is looking for residents Tendring-wide who want
to be tested.
The facility was established by CRY (Cardiac Risk
in the Young) in 2004 and is one of only a few in the UK. The
initiative in Colchester General Hospital was established following
campaigning by the parents of a 17-year-old Frinton youngster, Andy Gard,
who died from a sudden cardiac death. the next clinic is at the
hospital on January 14 in the morning.
The aim is to detect previously undiagnosed heart
conditions, which, if left untreated, can lead to sudden cardiac death.
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 35 can be
tested. Anyone interested in undergoing the ECG test should call 01255
673598.
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