Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.
Cardiac Screening
CRY offers subsidised cardiac screening (an ECG) to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35.
There is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities. This is by having an ECG (electrocardiogram) test. Results should be read by a cardiologist. For extra clarity an Echocardiogram can also be done. If there has been a young (under 35) sudden death in the family, the family is entitled to be screened on the NHS.
At a CRY screening we use a medical history questionnaire and ECG, echocardiograms are carried out on the day also if our Dr requests further investigation is required.
All of CRY’s public events are free to attend.
For young people between the ages of 14 and 35
This support is free
Register your interest for Cardiac Screening
Screening Department
Phone: 0203 691 0000
For more information about Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) search Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in this directory.
Visit the Cardiac Screening page on the CRY website
