April 2025 Br J Cardiol 2025;32(2) doi:10.5837/bjc.2025.016 Online First
Steven Cox
The Urgency of CRY’s Mission YSCD is a tragic and unexpected event that claims the lives of seemingly healthy young individuals. Research indicates that in the UK at least 12 young people, aged 35 and under, die each week from cardiac conditions. Many of these deaths could be prevented through early detection and medical intervention. CRY was founded to address this issue by promoting awareness, offering cardiac screening, and supporting research. Pioneering Cardiac Screening Programmes CRY’s national cardiac screening programme has been one of its most significant contributions. Since its inception, CRY has screened more than 300,000 yo
March 2025 Br J Cardiol 2025;32:6
BJC Staff
BJC in partnership with CRY For more than 30 years, CRY has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in young people. Established in 1995, CRY has transformed the landscape of cardiac screening, research, and bereavement support in the UK and beyond. Through pioneering research, large-scale screening initiatives, and raising awareness, CRY has saved lives, supported affected families, and driven critical policy changes. Our next issue will feature an insightful editorial from CRY’s Chief Executive, Dr Steven Cox. This article explores CRY’s impact over the past three decades and its continuing efforts to prevent
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British Heart Foundation The biggest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK, The British Heart Foundation plays a leading role in the fight against diseases of the heart and circulation by support of vital, pioneering research into their causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment through research grants. It funds around £100 million of heart research every year. https://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-researchers British Cardiovascular Society/BJCA The British Cardiovascular Society is a registered charity that aims to support and represents those working in cardiovascular care and research, by providing access to t
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