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

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CRY’s research is focused on the CAUSES & PREVENTION of Young Sudden Cardiac Death and TREATMENT of those at risk

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CAUSES

Transforming the way we understand the causes of YSCD.
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PREVENTION

Transforming the way we are Preventing YSCD
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TREATMENT

Transforming the Treatment of cardiac conditions in young people
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Papers published by CRY from 2021-2022
In 2021-2022 CRY have invested over
into research
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CRY’s research programme also

– supports screening & NHS referral services
– trains cardiologists to becomes specialists in YSCD

CRY's Research in action

Centre for Cardiac Pathology
CRY's centre for cardiac pathology is not only offering specialist investigations to explain the cause of a young sudden death, they are also helping us to get a better understanding of the conditions and how better to identify them to protect families affected by a YSCD and protect those at risk.
CRY's Research Fellows
Research fellows at CRY not only spend their time researching and publishing new findings to inform and create better practices for the diagnosis and treatment of young sudden cardiac death conditions, they are part of our screening programme, actively offering cardiac screening to young people in the UK to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths.
Causes of YSCD
#CRYResearch into the causes of YSCD has shown 90% of SADS deaths occur when someone is resting or during sleep - 80% of these occur with no prior symptoms.
Treatment
#CRYResearch is changing the way we treat and help young people manage their cardiac conditions
Resources for GP's
CRY provides a number of services that can help General Practitioners support families affected by a young sudden cardiac death; and young people diagnosed with an inherited cardiac condition. These include support services, clinical services and educational resources.

Latest Research News

Dr Marwaha

Dr Marwaha: Solving the Grey Zone – Differentiating Athlete’s Heart from early DCM

So, what happens next when a CRY-funded Research Fellow reaches the end of their 3-year tenure and returns to complete their clinical training, taking further steps on the path towards Cardiology Consultant? Where – and how – does research fit into this inevitably busy and pressured schedule? Well, as we’ve learnt from the previous interviews […]

Professor Sanjay Sharma comments on CRY’s involvement and support for the British Society of Echocardiography’s (BSE) new guideline on echocardiographic assessment of young athletes

Professor Sanjay Sharma comments on CRY’s involvement and support for the British Society of Echocardiography’s (BSE) new guideline on echocardiographic assessment of young athletes

“The aim of this comprehensive, up-to-date guideline, which includes numerous authors who are CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) physiologists, cardiac Research Fellows and senior CRY cardiologists, is to highlight the role of echocardiography in identifying athletes with potentially serious structural disease. Apart from describing several structural diseases implicated in exercise-related sudden cardiac deaths, such […]

Dr Mihnea Casian

Dr Mihnea Casian on being a CRY fellow and his research

In the second of our series of ‘research updates’ which focus on the achievements – and vision – of CRYs current Research Fellows, we’re delighted to introduce Dr Mihnea Casian (one of Europe’s most aspiring sports cardiologists) and to officially welcome him to the CRY family!
Dr Nirmitha Jayaratne - Research Article

Dr Nirmitha Jayaratne: Research into appropriate advice for exercise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy patients

Firstly Dr Jayaratne, before we chat about the large research project you’re working on with Dr Gati in “Phase 2” of your CRY Research Fellowship & PhD, could you please talk us though the abstract* which was presented at the most recent European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) event in Athens (Spring 2024) – and […]

EAPC Latest News

EAPC Sports Cardiology Course 2024

Almost 300 delegates attended an intense, informative and interactive event, held in Central London, sharing the very latest developments in sports cardiology as part of the EAPC Sports Cardiology Course. “Such useful advice for general cardiologists like me as we do, at times, see very fit individuals and athletes with concerns - so it’s really helpful to know when and
Harshil Item

How research can lead to review and potential reform for UK screening policy

Interview with Dr Harshil Dhutia (Consultant cardiologist, Glenfield Hospital Leicester & Clinical Lead for the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service, University Hospitals of Leicester): CRY’s Research Fellows – both past and present – are playing an increasing role in helping to inform and influence decision makers, based on their highly acclaimed, published research papers and the […]

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Empowering Hearts: Dr. Joyee Basu’s Groundbreaking Research Redefines Exercise Guidelines for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients

Profiling the work, research and academic achievements of former CRY Research Fellow, Dr Joyee Basu, who has now returned to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she is working as a final year cardiology registrar and continues to advocate for the benefits of cardiac screening and cardiac rehabilitation to help people with a heart condition get back to regular
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CRY Medical Conference 2023

Friday October 20th saw the welcome return of CRY’s Annual Medical Conference to an ‘in person’ event (following three years of remote access) – with a new venue for 2023, The Curve Lecture Theatre at the heart of St George’s, University of London, fittingly the home of CRY’s internationally acclaimed research programme and the CRY Centre of Cardiac Pathology
Medicine and Me

Medicine and Me: Young Sudden Cardiac Death

Leading researchers associated with the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) head up a pioneering panel of experts, discussing latest findings, thought-leadership and clinical guidance relating to the prevention and better understanding of sudden cardiac death in young people.
Raghav Piece

“Best of the Best” – CRY Research Fellow reflects on his recent accolade at international cardiac conference

CRY’s Research Fellows – both past and present – spend much of their time writing and submitting manuscripts based on their projects as well as travelling to UK and international conferences to present their key findings and to lead discussions which help to further the understanding of the causes of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

This annual event attracts speakers and delegates from around the globe, including many of the world’s leading experts on sports cardiology and young sudden cardiac death.
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RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

The data derived from the CRY screening program has dramatically improved our understanding of electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns commonly present in young individuals and how these can vary for individuals of different ethnic backgrounds, genders, ages, sizes, levels of athletic activity and sporting disciplines.
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TAKING PART IN RESEARCH

Everyone who is screened by CRY also helps to further CRY’s research efforts – increasing our understanding of the conditions and ultimately helping to reduce the number of young sudden cardiac deaths.
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