Charity action praised by MPs.North Durham MP Kevan Jones Kevan David Jones MP (born 25 April 1964) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He is currently Labour Member of Parliament for the North Durham constituency, which includes the towns of Chester-le-Street and Stanley and was first elected in 2001. has praised the charity CRY for raising awareness of sudden cardiac death Sudden Cardiac Death Definition Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest. syndrome which took the life of one of his young constituents. Blyth Valley
The motion says: "We applaud CRY for the support it offers those who have suffered loss from sudden cardiac death. We praise its projection of heart screening as a simple way of diagnosing most cardiac abnormalities". It also welcomes the charity's contribution to medical research and its donation of 39 electro-cardiogram machines in surgeries, accident and emergency centres and cardiac wards. Mr Jones has led the Parliamentary campaign for action on the syndrome after the death of Levon Morland, 22, from West Rainton, near Durham City. |
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