Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster – 30th July 2007 Weather conditions were perfect for the first leg of the ‘Flight for Hearts’ which will traverse the world in order to raise awareness of SADS and to encourage the provision of services and support for these disorders. The crew comprises: Consultant Cardiologist Professor Nigel Wheeldon (who also holds a
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CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2007
On July 7th 2007, CRY Patron Kathryn Harries completed a 32 mile walk along the Thames path, across all of the bridges from Hampton Court to Tower Bridge. Then, on July 15th, Kathryn was joined by over 400 CRY supporters on a walk crossing 8 bridges from Westminster to Tower Bridge – a distance of approximately
Stage star Kathryn getting ready for her walk-on part
By Lisa Williams Kathryn Harries, 56, is an international opera star and former BBC television presenter. On top of her successful singing career she has supported many charities – the latest of which is Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Kathryn is embarking on a fundraising 32-mile walk from Hampton Court to Tower Hill on Saturday,
We will never forget our little sunshine girl
Little Kallista Heavey was just eight months old when she died suddenly in Paris of what was initially thought to be an allergic reaction. In the space of just a day, the bubbly baby turned into a very sick child because of what was later found to be heart disease. Now her family are campaigning to
CRY Parliamentary Reception 2007
The Terrace Marquee, Westminster – 11th July Guests of Honour: CRY Patrons David Walliams and Kathryn Harries On Wednesday July 11th CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of its Raising Awareness Week. We were delighted to have CRY Patrons David Walliams and Kathryn Harries as guests of honour. The event was attended
eBay auction – passenger ride in a Mitsubishi World Rally Car!
June 2007 CRY supporter Simon Willis works for the Mitsubishi World Rally Team, and he arranged for the team to offer one lucky person the ride of a lifetime in a Mitsubishi World Rally Car at the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This exclusive offer was auctioned via eBay, with 100% of the winning bid being
Treat the patient not the blood test: the implications of an increase in cardiac troponin after prolonged endurance exercise
Whyte, G., Stephens, N., Senior, R., George, K., Shave, R., Wilson, M. and Sharma, S. “Treat the patient not the blood test: the implications of an increase in cardiac troponin after prolonged endurance exercise.” British Journal of Sports Medicine 2007 Vol.41, No.9, p613-615 [Abstract]
Arrhythmias and the athlete: mechanisms and clinical significance
Whyte, G.P., Sheppard, M., George, K.P., Shave, R.E., Wilson, M., Stephens, N., Senior, R. and Sharma, S. “Arrhythmias and the athlete: mechanisms and clinical significance.” European Heart Journal 2007 Vol.28, No.11, p1399-1401 [Full Text]
Prevalence and significance of an isolated long QT interval in elite athletes
Basavarajaiah, S., Wilson, M., Whyte, G., Shah, A., Behr, E. and Sharma, S. “Prevalence and significance of an isolated long QT interval in elite athletes.” European Heart Journal 2007 Vol.28, No.23, p2944-2949 [Full Text]
Physiological upper limits of left ventricular dimensions in highly trained junior tennis players
Basavarajaiah, S., Wilson, M., Naghavi, R., Whyte, G., Turner, M. and Sharma, S. “Physiological upper limits of left ventricular dimensions in highly trained junior tennis players.” British Journal of Sports Medicine 2007 Vol.41, No.11, p784-788 [Abstract]
