Research Opportunity: Exploring the Impact of an Inherited Cardiac Condition on Individuals and their Families
Katrina Martindale from the University of Surrey, is leading a research project ‘Exploring the Psychological Impact on Individuals and their Families Following a Diagnosis of an Inherited Cardiac Condition’. Watch Katrina’s brief about the research below. If you would like to take part in this research or if you have any questions about this, please […]
Dr Nim Jayaratne’s research interview
Recently, our series of ‘research update’ interviews have focused on the academic achievements of former CRY Research Fellows, reflecting on their impressive portfolio of published and peer-reviewed papers and subsequent research grants, awards and ultimately securing positions as Consultants in hospitals across the UK, often heading up cardiology departments and ICC’s (regional centres for Inherited […]
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 findings they present at UK and international conferences.
Empowering Hearts: Dr. Joyee Basu’s Groundbreaking Research Redefines Exercise Guidelines for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients
The issue around the impact of exercise and physical activity on young people living with a heart condition is something that is much debated amongst both physicians themselves on the ‘conference circuit’ and often comes up at CRY’s myheart meetings, too. Indeed, CRY’s cardiology experts are commonly asked, ‘is it safe for me to exercise?’ or ‘should I even break into a sweat’.’
Leading researchers gather at St George’s University of London, to showcase a portfolio of projects funded by Cardiac Risk in the Young
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 (CCCP).
Focus group for patients with DCM and ARVC
On the 29th of September, a focus group for patients with dilated and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy has been organized by CRY and by Dr Gherardo Finocchiaro, Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer and St George’s University of London. Dr Finocchiaro and his team at St George’s Hospital are aiming to organize a randomised clinical trial focused on moderate
Medicine and Me Conference
https://www.youtube.com/embed/-CwZTp6mnhc Talks included*: 0:00 to 5:30 – Welcome and introduction – Dr Steven Cox1:12:00 to 1:27:00 – How can we identify young people with cardiac conditions – Professor Sanjay Sharma1:27:00 to 1:46:00 – How do we risk stratify young people identified with cardiac conditions – Professor Michael Papadakis1:46:00 to 2:02:00– How often should patients with cardiac conditions be tested/re-tested? – Professor Sanjay Sharma2:02:00 to 2:25:00 – How can patients
“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) Dr Raghav Bhatia And, as
The impact of exercise and physical activity on young people living with a heart condition
The impact of exercise and physical activity on young people living with a heart condition is an issue that often comes up at myheart meetings or is discussed amongst our members. CRY’s cardiology experts are also commonly asked, “is it safe for me to exercise?’ and ‘how far can I push myself when training?’. As such, CRY has always been
How CRY’s research impacted the investigation/management of people at risk of sudden cardiac death
CRY’s latest webinar held on the 17th December 2020 with CRY’s Consultant Cardiologist Dr Michael Papadakis – Dr Papadakis gave a presentation on how CRY’s research has impacted the investigation and management of people with conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death. After the presentation, there was a Q&A session with Dr Papadakis. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1klMeWTDyfU
