Lisa Salberg
01-25-2005, 07:16 PM
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Fact Sheet: The Teague Act
Problem:
Ø Each month between 250 and 600 young people in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly from cardiac arrhythmia syndromes.
Ø These syndromes include long Q-T syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhymogenic right ventricular dysplasia, and others.
Ø Long Q-T syndrome is more common in the United States than childhood leukemia.
Ø Most cardiac arrhythmia syndromes that cause sudden death in the young are identifiable through screenings.
Ø Once diagnosed, these syndromes are treatable, and individuals with these conditions can have normal life spans and life-styles.
Ø Currently infants and children are not automatically screened for any cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. In addition, young people are not often tested for cardiac syndromes before participating in sports.
Solution:
The Teague Ryan Sudden Child Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes Screening and Education Act of 2005 would provide grants through the Centers for Disease Control to States, political subdivisions of States, and other public or nonprofit private agencies to be used for education and screenings regarding cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. The grants would specifically be used to screen children for sudden cardiac arrhythmia syndromes, provide referrals for medical services and provide education to health professionals and the public about cardiac arrhythmia syndromes, including education on screening.
The language in the bill gives priority in making awards to screenings and referral programs for children who participate in, or intend to participate in, organized sports and to educational activities that are directed toward parents and health professionals.
The bill appropriates $20 million for fiscal year 2006, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2010.
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW FROM THE HCMA!
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Fact Sheet: The Teague Act
Problem:
Ø Each month between 250 and 600 young people in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly from cardiac arrhythmia syndromes.
Ø These syndromes include long Q-T syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhymogenic right ventricular dysplasia, and others.
Ø Long Q-T syndrome is more common in the United States than childhood leukemia.
Ø Most cardiac arrhythmia syndromes that cause sudden death in the young are identifiable through screenings.
Ø Once diagnosed, these syndromes are treatable, and individuals with these conditions can have normal life spans and life-styles.
Ø Currently infants and children are not automatically screened for any cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. In addition, young people are not often tested for cardiac syndromes before participating in sports.
Solution:
The Teague Ryan Sudden Child Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes Screening and Education Act of 2005 would provide grants through the Centers for Disease Control to States, political subdivisions of States, and other public or nonprofit private agencies to be used for education and screenings regarding cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. The grants would specifically be used to screen children for sudden cardiac arrhythmia syndromes, provide referrals for medical services and provide education to health professionals and the public about cardiac arrhythmia syndromes, including education on screening.
The language in the bill gives priority in making awards to screenings and referral programs for children who participate in, or intend to participate in, organized sports and to educational activities that are directed toward parents and health professionals.
The bill appropriates $20 million for fiscal year 2006, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2010.
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW FROM THE HCMA!