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The CRY International
Conferences take place on 10th - 11th October 2008
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10th October |
"Sports Cardiology: From Theory to
Practice"
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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
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11th October |
"Diagnosis & Management of Inherited
Cardiovascular Disease"
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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
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Booking Information
The cost to attend these events is £100 per day
for Doctors / Sports Scientists and £70 per day for Nurses /
Technicians. There are three ways to book for these events:
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The easiest way to book
your place at one or both of the CRY conferences, is to use our
online
booking system |
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If you are unable to
use the online booking system, we can take credit card payments over
the telephone - please call the CRY office on 01737 363222 |
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Alternatively, you can download an application
form which can be printed out and posted to the CRY office with a cheque to
cover your delegate fee:
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Background to the 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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CRY
International Conferences
