New screening research published
18th November 2017
New research shows that screening young athletes for cardiac conditions will not predict if they are at risk of cardiac arrest.
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Category: Research
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy can cause as much damage as a heart attack
13th November 2017
It is thought that at least 3,000 adults in the UK a year suffer from ‘broken heart syndrome’ – or takotsubo – but the true number may be even higher.
Cardiac resynchronisation and defibrillators
8th September 2017
New research shows the benefits of ICDs for people treated with cardiac resynchronisation.
Heart conditions are being misdiagnosed as stress
13th July 2017
New research shows high rate of misdiagnosis in inherited heart conditions.
New study reveals Broken Heart Syndrome could have damaging effects on the heart
23rd June 2017
A new study reveals that the "broken heart syndrome" or also referred to as takotsubo syndrome may have longer-lasting damaging effects on the heart. Until now, it was thought the heart fully recovered from the syndrome, but new research suggests the muscle actually suffers long-term damage.
Exercise restrictions can cause lasting psychological problems
31st October 2016
for sports-loving people with cardiomyopathy.
Researchers look at genetic causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy
13th October 2016
Multiple gene mutations found in half of those studied.
Water bug helps research into cardiomyopathy
10th October 2016
Bug flight shows how heart muscle works.
Heart pumps can give some people with heart failure a complete recovery
6th October 2016
Most common in those under 50 with dilated cardiomyopathy, say researchers.
