What is successful heart failure treatment?
26th August 2015
People with heart failure and their carers being asked which results should be measured.
Latest news
Category: Research
Lay members being sought to join NICE committee
25th August 2015
Committee gives guidance on the use of drugs, treatments and medical devices in the NHS.
How long an ICD lasts differs significantly between manufacturers,
20th August 2015
suggests a new study.
Miniaturised heart pump undergoes international trials
19th August 2015
Man from Northern Ireland receives first device at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.
Tiny capsules seek out and destroy blood clots
18th August 2015
Researchers in Australia use nanotechnology to treat clots causing strokes.
Study investigates internal defibrillators and appropriate shocks
17th August 2015
Better patient selection is needed, say researchers.
New artificial heart with cow tissue may reduce risk of stroke, say researchers
13th August 2015
But first two patients to receive the heart die from device failure.
New stem cell approach to treating heart failure shows promise
12th August 2015
say researchers in America and Germany.
Internal defibrillators don't benefit children waiting for a heart transplant
10th August 2015
says study from America.
Systematic heart checks for younger people is not recommended
4th August 2015
The UK National Screening Committee makes a new statement.
