Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

The emotional impact of the sudden, seemingly inexplicable death of a young person on their family cannot be underestimated. CRY offers emotional and clinical support following a young sudden cardiac death.

Screening

Screening to identify young people at risk is cost-effective when conducted correctly – the conditions can be treated, securing a future for those identified. All young people should have the choice to be tested.

Research

CRY’s research programme gives us unique access to general population-based data, enabling comparisons between athletes, ethnicities and gender. Better understanding of what is normal for young people, can better identify and treat those at risk.

Awareness

Awareness not only helps identify those at risk, but also ensures correct clinical practice when treating a young person with an inherited cardiac condition.

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CRY’s Vision

Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.

My Story

My BMUTE (best mate until the end) Olivia Raby

Thursday 22nd of May 2008 is a day that is always at the back of my mind and a day that I dread coming back around every year for the past 12 as part of me still hopes it’s all just a bad dream. Olivia really was such a happy,

Cardiac Screening

CRY offers subsidised ECG and Echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35. There is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities. This is by having an ECG (electrocardiogram) test. Results should be read by a cardiologist. For extra clarity an Echocardiogram (ultrasound scan) can also be done.If there has been a young (under 35) sudden death in the family, the family is entitled to be screened on the NHS. All of CRY’s public events are free to attend.

Total number of young people screened

Latest News

An interview with CRY’s first Research Fellow, Dr Jayesh Makan

An interview with CRY's first Research Fellow, Dr Jayesh Makan

CRY is mostly known in the UK for its screening programme, where we typically screen over 30,000 young people each year. However, in the medical community around the world, CRY is best known for research. CRY currently has 5 Research Fellows who divide their time between NHS clinics, CRY screening events (once they can safely...

CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox’s interview on Sunrise Radio

CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox's interview on Sunrise Radio

As part of Heart Month 2021, CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox was interviewed on Sunrise radio about Cardiac Risk in the Young and how the charity is working through the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview is a great update on how the charity is doing and how it has adapted to working during these difficult times....

Dr Sabiha Gati’s interview with SunRise Radio

Dr Sabiha Gati's interview with SunRise Radio #HeartMonth

To help kick off Heart Month 2021 Sunrise Radio invited former CRY research fellow and now current myheart Consultant Cardiologist Dr Sabiha Gati to speak with them about her research fellowship with CRY and her continuing work with the charity. Sunrise Radio have selected CRY as their charity of the year to help raise awareness and...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 82

Click here to read the digital version of Update 82 Issue 82 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2020. Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to lead to the cancellation of many events and fundraising activities in recent months, so this May-August period wasn't nearly the...

Grieving during lockdown and social distancing

The personal loss from a young sudden cardiac death is engraved on the heart of every parent, sibling, partner or friend forever. To be confronted with a vicious pandemic that engulfs every nation is terrifying, and most of all affects those that have already suffered the sudden loss of a fit and healthy young person.

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk – 27th June 2021

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk - REGISTRATION OPEN

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open. This year is a very special year for our flagship event as it marks the 15th anniversary of the walk. This is an incredible milestone and we would love for you to join us on Sunday 27th June from wherever you are in the UK.

Social Distancing with CRY

We have complied information on resources for our CRY families and supporters during the UK’s lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These include support resources for those affected by a Young Sudden Cardiac Death of someone aged 35 or under, support resources for young people who have been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening inherited or...

COVID-19: FAQ’s for heart patients by Professor Sanjay Sharma

I have a heart condition. Am I at more risk of getting COVID-19 than somebody who doesn’t have a heart condition? No - the infection can be caught by anyone. However, people with underlying heart conditions might be more likely to show symptoms of the infection or to have a more severe infection than others....