ATHLETIC HEART AND SPORTS RELATED MEDICINE
This initiative is an effective mix of Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals, Athletes and Sports Science Professionals – accompanied with Screening and Testing for Athletes.
The objective of this initiative is to promote the understanding of how athletes function physiologically and enhance practices that could boost athletic performance and longevity.
Sports Cardiology (Athletic Heart) and Sports Related Medicine
- Healthcare Professionals Training Programs i.e. Sports Cardiology Medicine, Sports Nutrition and Sport Injuries…etc.
- Capacity Building of Sports Science Professionals and Athletes
- Screening and Testing of Athletes
- Launching case studies and research initiatives on Sports Cardiology Medicine
- Collaborating with Pharmaceutical and Supplement Companies on large scale symposiums and conferences
Sports Cardiology (Sudden Cardiac Death Among Ahelletts)
Most sudden cardiac deaths are in older adults, particularly those with heart disease. Yet sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes.
Estimates vary, but some reports suggest that about 1 in 50,000 to 1in 80,000 young athletes die of sudden cardiac death each year.
What can cause sudden cardiac death in young people?
Sudden cardiac death is often caused by faulty electrical signaling in the heart. A very fast heartbeat causes the lower heart chambers (ventricles) to quiver uselessly instead of pumping blood. This irregular heart rhythm is called ventricular fibrillation.
Any condition that puts a strain on the heart or damages heart tissue can increase the risk of sudden death.
Some conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death in young people are:
- Thickened heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
The most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people is this genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to grow too thick. The thickening makes it hard for the heart to pump blood and can cause fast heartbeats. - Heart rhythm disorders.
Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm condition that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. It’s linked to unexplained fainting and sudden death, especially in young people. Long QT syndrome may be present at birth (congenital long QT syndrome) or caused by an underlying medical condition or medication (acquired long QT syndrome). - Other heart rhythm disorders that can cause sudden cardiac death include Brugada syndrome and Wolfe-Parkinson-White syndrome.
- Blunt chest injury.
A hard hit to the chest that causes sudden cardiac death is called commotio cordis. Commotio cordis may occur in athletes who are hit hard in the chest by sports equipment or by another player. This condition doesn’t damage the heart muscle. Instead, it changes the heart’s electrical signaling. The blow to the chest can trigger ventricular fibrillation if it strikes at a specific time in the signaling cycle. - Heart structure problem present at birth (congenital heart defect).
Some people are born with changes in the heart and blood vessels that can reduce blood flow and lead to sudden cardiac death.
The risk and causes of sudden cardiac death vary based upon the athlete population. Male gender, black race, and basketball participation all place an athlete at higher risk.
Sudden cardiac death in younger athletes (< 35 years) is commonly due to inherited cardiac conditions, while in older athletes (> 35 years) it is most often due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
There remains significant debate over the best strategy to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes and the role of the electrocardiogram in preparticipation screening. The optimal preparticipation evaluation for a given group of athletes depends on the risk of the population and available expert resources.
THE INITATIVE AIMS TO
AFRICA FIRST INTER-NATION COLLABORATION PROGRAM
Inter-Nation Collaboration Program
This Collaboration is a perfect mix of Medical Services through Medical Convoys, Medical Tourism and Provision of Medicines and Medical Supplies to underprivileged African Nations; in addition to a widespread Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals and Raising the Awareness of the African Communities.
The objective of this Program is to achieve effective unity and a paradigm shifting engagement for Egypt within the African Continent; through designing and deploying a multi faceted campaign and cooperation potential.
Inter-Nation Collaboration Program Activities
- Capacity Building of Africa’s Healthcare Professionals
- Public Awareness Campaigns
- Medical Convoys for Screening and Diagnosis
- Medical Convoys are powered by the provision of Medications and Medical Supplies from Egyptian Companies
- Medical Convoys can collaborate with local facilities to undertake more complex Medical Procedures through Egyptian Experts
- Visits to African Nations will also be used to invite cases to receive treatment in Egypt as a form of Medical Tourism
WOMEN HEART DISEASE
According to the latest WHO data published in 2020 Coronary Heart Disease Deaths in Egypt reached 173,871or 32.40%of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 268.11per 100,000 of population ranks Egypt #15 in the world.
WE AIM TO
Improve the lives of women with or at risk for heart disease with the tools and information they need to live healthy. And we are seeking at the end of the 1st phase of this initiative to achieve 1000 women checked, in addition to improving quality of life especially women who did open heart surgery and wants to get married and be pregnant. We are targeting not only Egyptian women but also the refugees to support women health.
The initiative is aiming to expand to all African women.
REFUGEES IN EGYPT
ERITREA
SUDAN
SOUTH SUDAN
REVIEW OF RFUGEES STATUS
Refugees and asylum-seekers live in an urban setting in Egypt, and are largely concentrated in Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta, and several towns in the North Coast. In recent years, however, Egypt’s challenging economic conditions have considerably increased the
vulnerability of both refugees and host community members. With many refugees lacking a stable source of income, coupled with
soaring inflation, basic needs are barely covered. Other challenges include limited livelihood opportunities and the language barrier facing non-Arabic-speaking refugees. Some also lack access to sustainable formal education that could support their development.
In addition, a considerable number of refugees and asylum-seekers rely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs and to provide medical or psychosocial support.