The Vic Sims Foundation
1431 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
1-803-479-0639
A non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Copyright 2006-2007
The Vic Sims Foundation
Last Updated October 29, 2007
Symptoms
Many people experience no symptoms of this heart disease while others may have:
-- shortness of breath
-- chest pains
-- heart palpitation
-- light-headness and blackouts
"There are no guarantees in life. Just as wearing your seat belt is a safe guard against injury or death in the event of an accident, heart screening is the best tool for detection of most heart abnormalities. Young athletes represent the majority of fatalities from the disease because of the added exertion on the heart during exercise. The current physical exams required for participation in sports programs are inadequate."
