If only Hollie was screened at an early age!
I would like to share our story to help raise awareness of fatal Genetic Heart Conditions. In March 2016, our daughter – Hollie Cannon, then aged 15 years, collapsed suddenly at school having displayed no symptoms of an underlying issue. She was fit, well and extremely sporty. She participated in most sports her favourites being netball and handball and enjoyed
CRY’s myheart representative Rebekah Goddard’s story
It’s been 18 years since I was diagnosed with long QT syndrome and had my very first permanent pacemaker implanted; and 25 years since my father found me unresponsive on the bathroom floor, before resuscitating me – I later found out that 95% of females who suffer their first major ‘event’ do not survive. My father’s quick thinking had literally
Volunteering at the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk by Nicole McShane
Many people encounter CRY for the first time as a result of a sudden death of a young person. Whilst this will always be a tragic loss, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk gives hope. Volunteering at the idyllic setting of Tower Bridge was an uplifting experience as all walkers passed by with cheery faces, despite having endured the
MedicAlert Discount Extended
MedicAlert have kindly agreed to extend their offer of a 15% discount to all myheart members to 31st December 2019. “MedicAlert is the only charity in the UK supporting people with medical conditions to stay safe in emergencies. As the original provider of medical ID services, their 24/7 service and custom-made medical ID jewellery provides your most vital information to
myheart members at the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk-2019
For its 13th year, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk found a new home. The event started and finished at Southwark Park, as 1,574 walkers gathered together for the walk and the first CRY Family Picnic. Walkers collected medals upon their return as they headed into Southwark Park to rest and connect with others. myheart member Jodie Pearson (middle) with her
Can LQT be cured with homoeopathy?
CRY’s myheart cardiologist, Dr Michael Papadakis, answers the question in the video below.
What is physiologically happening to the heart when there are palpitations?
CRY’s myheart cardiologist, Dr Michael Papadakis, answers this question in the video below.
Do the CRY Cardiologists and research team see many people with Brugada syndrome and how many need not have an ICD implanted ?
CRY’s myheart cardiologist, Dr Michael Papadakis, answers this question in the video below.
I have been referred to a cardiologist as I am experiencing symptoms. Should I stop exercising until my appointment?
CRY’s myheart cardiologist, Dr Michael Papadakis, answers this question in the video below.
Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack
CRY cardiologist, Dr Michael Papadakis, explains the difference between a cardiac arrest and heart attack in the video below.
