Heart for Life

31/01/2026

My heart attack at 23 shows why heart screening matters

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp1393vrno

Campaigners want young people to be checked for conditions associated with sudden cardiac death.

18/01/2026

Sudden death of Bradford student sees calls for UK heart screenings in young

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2026-01-16/girls-sudden-death-prompts-familys-fight-for-nationwide-heart-screenings

18/01/2026

EXCLUSIVE: Calls for more screenings with 12 young people a week dying from heart conditions

Amanda Hack is now pushing for a national screening programme, with 12 young people a week dying suddenly in the UK from a previously undiagnosed heart condition

10/01/2026

The ‘silent killer’ you’ve probably never heard of — about 85% of people with it are undiagnosed

https://nypost.com/2026/01/06/health/about-85-of-people-with-this-silent-killer-are-undiagnosed/

A lifelong genetic disorder could be lurking among the majority of the population, going completely undiagnosed and being dubbed a “silent killer”.

20/12/2025

Why elite athletes get heart screenings – and why you should too

Elite athletes, like Damar Hamlin, undergo regular heart screenings to detect hidden risks, even when appearing physically fit. These tests, including ECGs and echocardiograms, identify undiagnosed conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac emergencies. This proactive approach is crucial for everyon...

20/12/2025

On Monday night, December 15th, I had the privilege of being granted an adjournment debate, which I had requested to hold following many meetings and

01/12/2024

'It was just a normal day - then after stepping on the pitch my heart stopped'

Joe McEwan's life changed in a split second

01/12/2024

Sudden cardiac arrest: The hidden threat to healthy young lives

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart abruptly stops functioning, leading to haemodynamic collapse and sudden death. It can manifest within an hour of symptom onset in witnessed cases or within 24 hours in unwitnessed cases. In autopsy findings, it is described as a natural, unexpected d...

24/11/2024

Video remembers Botley woman Claire Reed who died aged 22

A young woman who died suddenly is being remembered in a video series to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death

24/11/2024

'I died in the gym but felt well the next day'

Off-duty paramedics went into action when Richard Iles collapsed while using a treadmill.

18/11/2024

Malcolm Hughes, 64, from Linlithgow, collapsed and stopped breathing in March this year during a relay race on Glasgow Green

09/11/2024

Bella is raising awareness as she says more people have the undiagnosed condition than you would expect