Sports Heart is a premium cardiovascular risk screening service designed specifically for high-performing recreational athletes aged 35 and over. Our mission is simple: to empower athletes to train hard and push their limits—safely.

With increasing evidence of silent heart disease even in fit, seemingly healthy individuals, especially in this age group, Sports Heart offers peace of mind through proactive, evidence-based screening.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of sudden cardiac events in athletes over 35. While general fitness can reduce risk, underlying conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or arrhythmias often go undetected without specialist testing.

Our screening is built around internationally endorsed protocols used in elite sports medicine.

Together, these help to uncover hidden risks that basic GP checkups or fitness assessments may miss

Ford Health has over 25 years of experience in preventive health and executive medicals, trusted by professionals, athletes and organisations around Australia. As leaders in lifestyle medicine and risk screening, Ford Health brings a strong foundation in whole-person care and long-term performance.

Sports Heart is delivered by Ford Health’s medical team from their national network of clinics. Ford Health coordinates the Sports Heart program from screening logistics through to reporting, education and follow-up planning—ensuring you’re not just screened, but supported.

Advara HeartCare is one of Australia’s largest providers of advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and specialist care. Their team includes highly trained cardiac sonographers and consultant cardiologists with experience in both clinical cardiology and sports-specific heart health.

Each Sports Heart screening includes a detailed echocardiogram performed by an Advara cardiac sonographer, with results interpreted and signed off by a credentialed Advara cardiologist. This ensures the highest standard of accuracy and clinical oversight.