Screening.
We fund and promote cardiac screening events provided by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
CRY offer subsidised ECG and Echocardiogram screening in hundreds of local venues every year. Our presentations give people the facts they need to make their own choices - we never pressure young people to attend screening events or to take part in any other aspect of our work.
Cardiac conditions in young people can often go undiagnosed. If left untreated these conditions can be life threatening, but if diagnosed correctly they can often be managed and monitored by the medical profession. Thankfully, most cardiac abnormalities can be diagnosed by having a simple test called an electrocardiogram (ECG).
How do I get an ECG?
If there has been a young (under 35) sudden death in the family, the family is entitled to be screened on the NHS. Anyone else between the ages of 14 and 35 can attend a free to attend public screening held by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
CRY holds cardiac screening sessions in locations all over the UK. When attending an event CRY will ask you to complete a medical history questionnaire before giving you an ECG. Doctors at the event will also request that you have an echocardiogram, that takes place on the same day, if they feel further investigation is required. Crucially, any abnormalities highlighted at a screening session will be referred to your doctor so they can be followed up thorough assessment and screening at an Inherited Cardiac Condition (ICC) Clinic.
Jay’s AIM supports the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young. The importance of attending a cardiac screening is highlighted at all of our presentations and training sessions and is a crucial part of the work that we do. As a charity we also fund CRY screening sessions, which enable us to bring free to attend screening sessions to venues and locations we feel are in need. Our first screening session was funded in August 2019 and was due to take place in Bude, Cornwall, in July 2020. Unfortunately the Covid-19 pandemic has led to all CRY screenings being postponed at present. CRY are hoping to start all sessions again as soon as it is safe to do so.
You will be able to view the full list of screenings, including the session funded by Jay’s AIM, by clicking on the button below once screenings resume:
Jay’s AIM supports the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). CRY holds cardiac screening sessions in locations all over the UK; these sessions are unique for offering an electrocardiogram (ECG) and an echocardiogram, when needed, on the same day. The sessions are free to attend for anyone between the ages of 14 and 35. Crucially, any abnormalities highlighted at a screening session must be followed up with thorough assessment and screening at an Inherited Cardiac Condition (ICC) Clinic.