Professor Sanjay Sharma

COVID-19: Specific advice regarding exercise by Professor Sanjay Sharma

Can I exercise during this pandemic? Yes. There is evidence that moderate exercise performed for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times per week strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of viral infection. Scientific studies have also shown that regular moderate exercise prior to developing a potentially serious viral infection such as flu protects people from dying

BBC Inside Out South East

BBC Inside Out featured CRY and supporters, Sue & Chris Dewhirst, and Ann Demaine in their programme on Sunday 20th January. Sue Dewhirst is followed through the process of getting genetic testing for heart conditions after the death of her son, Matthew Dewhirst. Ann Demaine talks of the importance of screening at Bodmin College, Cornwall in

Update Magazine Issue 79

Read Update 79 here CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10 regions across the country, which gave people a chance to vote to support CRY using their tokens

CRY’s first Family Research Day

The Impact of CRY’s Research Programme CRY’s research program is changing the way we understand, diagnose and manage conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) #CRYResearchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlxVvCgr0k Dr Steven Cox An introduction to CRY’s Research programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMoBNNtnKI Dr Sabiha Gati What it means to be a CRY Research Fellow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_4BZaJ9jko Professor Sanjay Sharma How CRY’s

University Principal runs London Marathon on behalf of CRY

The 39th London Marathon took place on Sunday 28th April with a record number of entrants – including the Principal of St George’s, University of London, Professor Jenny Higham. Prof Higham decided to run her first-ever marathon this year in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Prof Higham said “It’s something I’ve always wanted

Exercise recommendations in patients with valvular heart disease

Gati S, Malhotra A, Sharma S Exercise recommendations in patients with valvular disease BMJ Heart, January 2019 {Abstract} Valvular heart disease affects approximately 3% of young individuals, many of whom aspire to partake in competitive sport or high intensity recreational exercise. Although reports on the natural history of valvular heart disease in athletes are sparse, there

Young sudden cardiac deaths remain a hidden killer

You Magazine, 3rd March 2019 At least 620 young people aged 35 or under die in the UK every year as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition. Screenings are an important measure in saving these lives and preventing these tragic deaths. Read more.

Sudden death and left ventricular in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

Miles C, Finocchiaro G, Papadakis M, Gray B, Westaby J, Ensam B, Basu J, Parry-Williams G, Papatheodorou E, Paterson C, Malhotra A, Robertus JL, Ware JS, Cook SA, Asimaki A, Witney A, Chis Ster I, Tome M, Sharma S, Behr ER, Sheppard MN Sudden death and left ventricular in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy American Heart Association Journal, January