Aaron Smith is raising awareness of cardiac screening for young people

A MAN who unexpectedly had heart irregularities picked up in a free screening in Lerwick last year is encouraging young people to sign up for the same tests this summer.

Aaron Smith, who had no symptoms or underlying health conditions, underwent further investigations after the screening last year.

During the screening a non-invasive ECG (electrocardiogram) test will take place, which may pick up some conditions. However, it will not detect things like anomalous coronary arteries and premature coronary artery disease.

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