LARGEST-EVER STUDY OF CARDIAC SCREENING IN YOUNG PEOPLE SHOWS THAT HEART CHECKS IDENTIFY RISK & 'HIDDEN' CONDITIONS - AND SAVE LIVES

Cardiac Risk in the Young United Kingdom England

Major research paper underpins the calls of leading cardiac charity, which first pioneered & funded an internationally acclaimed screening programme 30 years ago New study publicly calls into question the UK's current cardiac screening policyThe screening outcomes of more than 100,000 young people were analysed over a 10-year periodThis substantial research project shows that sudden cardiac death is a significant cause of death in young people (similar to suicide and road traffic accidents) - it does not just affect the older populationThe non-invasive, inexpensive ECG is flagged as being a 'highly sensitive' screening toolOver 40% of those diagnosed during the study received a significant intervention (including corrective heart surgery) to reduce their risk of sudden cardiac death

Jo can also connect journalists with:

-       young people who've been identified with a heart condition through CRY's cardiac screening programme and went onto be successfully treated, preventing potentially fatal cardiac arrest
-       parents and partners who have suffered a potentially avoidable bereavement caused by a heart condition, when a young person did not have the opportunity to have their heart tested

CRY's nationwide screening programme (which tests the hearts of more than 30,000 young people every year) is currently supported through the fundraising of bereaved families, affected by the tragedy of a young sudden cardiac death. This model is not acceptable and not sustainable

For  more information about CRY please visit www.c-r-y.org.uk   or to book a screening near you, go to www.testmyheart.org.uk  

Notes to editors;

-          CRY wants every young person to have the choice to have their heart tested. Anyone between the age of 14 and 35 can now register online for an appointment to have a free cardiac investigation overseen by a specialist. As CRY receives no government funding this is only possible because of the incredible support CRY receives from communities throughout the UK to provide this free service to the public.  www.testmyheart.org.uk

-          CRY was founded in May 1995. As well as campaigning, lobbying for change and the provision of its subsidised cardiac screening programme for young people (aged 35 and under), the charity also provides a unique bereavement support network and funds an internationally acclaimed research programme.

-          Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD) is an umbrella term for several different heart conditions that affect fit and healthy people which, if not treated can result in sudden death

-          The CRY screening team tests elite athletes, as well as working with professional sporting bodies including the English Institute of Sport, the RFU, LTA, the FA, England Netball and The English Cricket Board.

-          CRY's myheart network offers help, support and information to young people who are coping with a diagnosis of a heart condition. www.myheart.org.uk

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