A life-threatening heart condition looms unseen in 1 out of every 300 youth and a ECG can detect a life-threatening heart defect that may result in sudden cardiac arrest. According to a press release, a Florida nonprofit called “Who We Play For” is offering life-saving heart screenings to adolescents on Saturday in St Petersburg. Registration is now available for ages 10 to 25, regardless of fitness level, to receive a free 5-minute electrocardiogram (ECG). This event will be held Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Galen College of Nursing in St Petersburg. Medical professionals will be conducting the non-invasive screenings. It involves sticking small pads like band-aids to a person’s torso; boys and girls are screened separately. All student athletes taking part in high school sports will need to receive a heart screening before tryout or practices this upcoming school year, this is thanks to a new Florida law called The Second Chance Act. It is designed to identify and ...