Myheart

01/09/2026

"The doctors say that I am in the best health that they’ve ever seen me in and that my heart is working sufficiently. If life didn’t have the bad times we wouldn’t enjoy the good."

After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 16, Luke was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, alongside other health complications, that led to a challenging recovery.

Read Luke's full story here - https://www.myheart.org.uk/if-life-didnt-have-the-bad-times-we-wouldnt-enjoy-the-good-by-luke-phythian/

14/08/2026

Vital Beat has created a unique and specialized protection and comfort solution for people with medical devices such as an ICD, EV-ICD or S-ICD. Wearing the Vital Beat shirt and protection shields will allow you to safely and comfortably enjoy your sports, hobbies and work.

After meeting at a cardiology convention last year, Vital Beat has collaborated with CRY to offer myheart members a €40 (aprx £35) discount on selected items!

Find out more at: https://www.myheart.org.uk/vital-beat/

04/08/2026

It is recommended that anyone with a hidden medical condition carries a form of identification detailing their condition and any medication they are on. This could be in the form of a card placed somewhere visible in your wallet/purse, or an identification jewelry, such as a MedicAlert ID.

MedicAlert is the UK’s first and only medical ID charity, trusted by healthcare professionals and members for more than 60 years.
myheart members can receive 15% off MedicAlert IDs using the code CRY15.

Find out more at: https://www.medicalert.org.uk/CRY/

02/07/2026

Outcomes of a nationwide cardiac screening programme – with a focus on young females

According to a new, CRY-funded study (an important subsidiary of the seminal research paper published earlier this year in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology), young women should be encouraged to attend cardiac screening sessions with greater awareness needed to ensure that these so called ‘hidden killers’ are not just perceived as a risk to young ‘sporty men’.

Read the full article here: https://www.myheart.org.uk/outcomes-of-a-nationwide-cardiac-screening-programme-with-a-focus-on-young-females/

25/06/2026

The 8 Times I “Died” - by myheart member Jamie Poole

"I don’t remember much about the initial cardiac arrest that started it all, only 3rd party stories from my family and friends who had to experience it for me..."

To Read the full story click here: https://www.myheart.org.uk/the-8-times-i-died/

03/06/2026

If you were diagnosed with a cardiac condition at a young age and would like to share your story for the benefit of others, please send it to us! We will add it our website & social media to raise awareness of cardiac conditions in young. You can read all member stories here: https://www.myheart.org.uk/myheart-members-stories/

Please send your story to [email protected]

01/06/2026

News Article - My Heart Member Kaitlin Lawrence, was diagnosed with a heart rhythm problem two years ago after collapsing on a netball court.

"She now has a device, called a defibrillator, fitted in her chest, which has already saved her life twice.
"It can give my heart an electric shock to get it working properly again," she explains.
"It feels like a thump when it happens. I had one recently, in February. It's a bit scary, but it works. I'm on beta-blocker tablets too to help keep my heart in the right rhythm."
Kaitlin says her condition could have been detected using a quick and simple ECG (electrocardiogram) which records the heart's rhythm."


www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1l218n82pdo

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

28/05/2026

Dr Sabiha Gati answer questions on on aorta and aortic dissections - https://www.myheart.org.uk/blog-on-aorta-and-aortic-dissections-by-dr-sabiha-gati/

20/05/2026

Register today for the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2026

This event, taking place on the 28th June 2026, is a great opportunity to meet other young individuals with a cardiac condition and/or walk with them through London to raise awareness of CRY.
Find out more and register via the link in our bio!