Pop-up heart-health hubs sought for Premier League clubs in England

Pilot of screening and treatment unit at Everton diagnosed almost one third of fans tested with hypertension

Premier League football clubs across England could soon offer fans a one-stop clinic, designed to scan, diagnose and treat some early signs of cardiovascular disease after a successful screening pilot.

Almost one in three football supporters screened at Everton football club’s, pop-up clinic this autumn were diagnosed with hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for heart failure, heart attack and stroke.