Sudden Cardiac Death In Elite Footballers Higher Than Anticipated
• One in 50 players had a heart abnormality that needed ongoing monitoring • Almost three quarters of footballers diagnosed were able to return to play • The FA continues to provide vital insight into
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 and 100 2018
Thank you and a massive congratulations to the 66 cyclists who braved the wet and windy weather on Sunday 29th July, taking on what is known as the world’s greatest festival of cycling; the Prudential
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2018
There are 12 young sudden cardiac deaths in the UK every week. It’s why the number 12 is such an important figure to CRY and everyone who supports us. And as CRY staff, volunteers and
World Health Organization recognises Young Sudden Cardiac Death
This week we saw one of the most important steps in our campaign to prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths. For the first time, causes of death including SADS, ARVC, Short QT (alongside Long QT, Brugada
Coping with Father’s Day by Alison Cox MBE
Fathers Day comes at a time of the year when Dads are happily poised, anticipating the prospect of being able to spend warm summer evenings enjoying outside activities with their family. Children love this time
British Cardiovascular Society Conference 2018 – Dr Steven Cox
Once again the team of Cardiac Risk in the Young doctors led by Professor Sanjay Sharma have had a massive impact at the British Cardiac Society conference this week. Some of the highlights included presentations
The Sun, Fabulous Magazine – Charlotte Adams
6th June 2018 Kate Bome talked to Fabulous Magazine about the sudden death of her daughter Charlotte at 23 due to Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. Read more
New Insights Into Key Cause of Sudden Death Among Young Athletes
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare inherited heart condition that has long been recognised as an important – yet elusive – cause of sudden cardiac death among young athletes. However, new research funded
The critical issue of family screening
The critical issue of family screening – Alison’s Column Update 74 In 1995 when I started taking calls – nearly always from distraught mothers after the sudden death of their child – one of the most
12-month elite athlete heart screening programme launched in memory of Aaron Dixon
CRY are pleased to announce the launch of a 12-month heart screening programme for elite athletes at key sites across the UK in memory of Aaron Dixon (who tragically died from an undiagnosed heart condition,
Ajmaline test Q&A with Dr Michael Papadakis
Dr Michael Papadakis answers some of your questions about their recent research publication identifying the importance of routine ajmaline testing after a SADS death. Q. When families are referred after a sads death to the
CRY Update Magazine 74
Read Update 74 here CRY Update 74 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from September to December 2017. October was an important month for research with the annual CRY Conference in London.
CRY’s Research Programme by Dr Steven Cox
In the UK, CRY are best known for raising awareness of cardiac conditions in young people, for the support we offer to those who have been affected, and for the cardiac screening services we offer
Virgin Money London Marathon 2018
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 on Sunday 22nd April on what has been reported as the hottest London Marathon
Brighton Marathon 2018
We would like to say congratulations to the 15 CRY runners that took part in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15th April 2018, a huge thank you and for their kind support and amazing fundraising
CRY screen 7,000th young person on Isle of Man
As part of the ongoing mission to raise awareness and to help prevent young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) for the 12th year running, CRY will be holding a weekend of specialist heart screening at Noble’s Hospital
Anniversaries following a young sudden cardiac death
In May 2016 CRY launched a powerful new booklet for families learning to navigate their emotions through the seemingly endless anniversaries and “important dates” they find themselves faced with following the tragic death of a
Dr Gemma Parry-Williams explains the CRY screening process
ECGs are simple. They only take 10 minutes and can save many young lives. CRY wants all young people to have the chance to be screened, to prevent tragedies occurring and provide peace of mind
Top Eleven Donates Shirt Sleeve Sponsorship to CRY to Help Raise Awareness in a Premier League First
BELGRADE, Serbia – April 5, 2018 – Today, Nordeus – the independent games studio – announced a partnership between Top Eleven and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), that will see Stoke City players wear
Ray Wilkins MBE – CRY Patron
Alison Cox MBE, CRY Founder comments on the death of Ray Wilkins MBE, CRY Patron; “On behalf of everyone involved with CRY, I would like to express our deep sadness at the news of Ray
Professor Sharma’s Q&A about the new guidelines for ECG screening
Below is an interview with CRY Consultant Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma, focusing on the impact of exercise on the heart and improved guidelines for interpreting ECGs that were introduced thanks to years of CRY research.
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2018
Thank you and congratulations to the 15 CRY runners who took part in the Inaugural London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 25th March 2018! We were so pleased that we managed to see
£5 million funded by CRY to support fast-track NHS cardiology services for families
Since 2005 CRY has funded over £5 million to support fast-track NHS cardiology referral services for families after a young sudden cardiac death and expert pathology investigations after a tragedy. In 2018 CRY will be
New Echo machine installed at CRY’s centre of excellence
CRY are pleased to announce the installation of a new state-of-the-art echocardiogram machine at our Centre for Inherited Heart Conditions and Sports Cardiology at St George’s, University of London. Funded by CRY, the new Vivid E95
