The annual CRY International Conference

The CRY International Conferences took place on 10th - 11th October 2008

10th October	"Sports Cardiology: From Theory to Practice"
	At this event the broad phenotype of conditions causing young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) in athletes will be reviewed, as well as the practical skills required (ECG, ECHO, MRI) for diagnosing inherited cardiac conditions. The different methods used to diagnose conditions and prevent YSCD in athletes will be evaluated as well as the pros and cons of cardiac screening in athletes. The final session will evaluate the methods used (from an international perspective) in assessing and managing difficult cases. Agenda *The Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London, W1G 9DT* location map

11th October	"Diagnosis & Management of Inherited Cardiovascular Disease"
	At this event the broad phenotype of conditions causing young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) will be reviewed, as well as the methods used to diagnose these conditions. The role of Expert Cardiac Pathology (diagnostic/ management) after YSCD will be identified not only in determining an accurate cause of death but also focusing on the diagnosis and management of first degree relatives. The methods used in assessing and managing case studies will be evaluated with a specific focus on families after a YSCD. Agenda *The Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London, W1G 9DT* location map

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, or exhibiting at this event, please contact

Rebecca Zouvani by e-mailing rebecca@c-r-y.org.uk or calling 01737 363222 (Mon to Thurs only)

EuroPRevent 2009 will be held from 6 - 9 May 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden.

The EuroPRevent Congress 2009, is the European Meeting Place for Science and Preventive Cardiology, aimed at bringing together international experts in the fields of prevention and health policy, epidemiology and public health, cardiac rehabilitation,

exercise physiology, sports cardiology and basic science.

EuroPRevent, the annual congress of the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR),

has become the meeting place between science and clinical cardiology, the place to exchange experiences,

upgrade skills and knowledge and propose strategies to provide the best preventive cardiology

For additional information concerning the event, please refer to the following link:

http://www.escardio.org/congresses/europrevent-2009/Pages/welcome.aspx

Background to the CRY Conferences

Sudden cardiac death in a young and apparently healthy individual or an elite athlete has devastating effects on a family, friends and the local lay community. The vast majority of deaths are due to congenital malformations of the heart or inherited structural disorders. There are currently between 8-10 young sudden cardiac deaths per week in the UK and many of the causal disorders could be recognised during life, and sudden death prevented.

Most conditions causing sudden cardiac death in the young are rare when compared with hypertension or coronary artery disease, however the impact of potential life years lost due to these deaths is striking. The lack of provision of adequate training in the recognition and management of these disorders results in misdiagnosis or false reassurance of a young patient with symptoms of cardiac origin. In situations where death has occurred, family members may not be offered cardiovascular evaluation because of the lack of awareness of the genetic basis.

In March 2005 the UK government launched the 8th National Service Framework chapter on cardiology to address diagnosis and management of disorders capable of causing sudden cardiac death in young individuals.

However, few centres in the UK have the expertise in the diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment in this field.

The CRY international conference has been designed to provide information regarding conditions causing sudden death in the young, as well as concise practical methods in their diagnosis, risk assessment and treatment. The practicalities and difficulties associated with screening for conditions causing sudden cardiac death in young asymptomatic individuals will also be discussed. Many of the speakers have national or international reputations in the field of sudden cardiac death, and have been pivotal in establishing international guidelines and management protocols.

There are two separate conferences which will appeal to different members of the medical profession.

The first conference “Sports Cardiology: From Theory to Practice” focuses on sudden death in the young athlete which will be relevant to consultant cardiologists, specialist registrars in medicine and cardiology, sports medicine physicians, general practitioners with an interest, sports physicians and sports physiologists.

The second conference “Diagnosis and Management of Inherited Cardiovascular Disease” focuses on the causes, diagnosis and management of conditions causing sudden death in young individuals. The agenda will appeal particularly to general physicians, general practitioners, senior cardiac physiologists and cardiac nurses.

The CRY international conferences have been endorsed by the British Cardiac Society; and CPD accredited (6 CPD credits each day).

BCS endorsement and CPD accreditation are sought annually.