Genomics & Sudden Cardiac Death

Here in London and the South East we are working on a new project to identify people who are at risk of both inherited and acquired cardiovascular disease using genomic testing in combination with detailed clinical assessment. For example people with Brugada Syndrome (a rare heart condition which is usually genetic) often don’t have any symptoms. Brugada causes a dangerously fast or irregular heart beat which can lead to cardiac arrest.

Once we have identified people who may be at risk of Brugada and other genetic heart conditions, they can benefit from lifesaving treatment and prevent premature deaths.

Join our webinar to hear from Professor Elijah Behr, a consultant cardiologist at St. George’s Hospital who is leading this work, alongside Claire Kirkby, inherited cardiac conditions nurse.

We’ll also be joined by Dr Steven Cox, Chief Executive of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), and Lilly Burke, Director of CRY’s Support Programme.

Everyone is welcome.