Genetic testing can help explain sudden, unexplained deaths
5th April 2016
Researchers use genetic testing at post mortems.
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Many women with pregnancy-related cardiomyopathy do well
4th April 2016
But have researchers found a way to predict who will suffer most?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without obstruction is benign for many people
1st April 2016
says study From America.
Researchers use heart mapping system to guide pacemaker fitting
29th March 2016
New system cuts radiation exposure for patients and doctors.
Drug trial will record people's heart rhythm with wearable "patch" device.
24th March 2016
Trials will look at effects of eleclazine in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can sometimes be caused by happy event
22nd March 2016
says new research from Switzerland.
Children with cardiomyopathy may benefit from whole family care
21st March 2016
The more problems the family has coping, the less likely the child is to do well, says study.
Another £250m pledged for national genetic research project
8th March 2016
The money is for the 1000,000 Genomes Project which is looking at the genetics of inherited diseases and cancer.
Not all heart failure patients get on with home monitoring of their condition
4th March 2016
A different approach is needed for some, says study.
Paramedics need regular experience of treating cardiac arrest patients
2nd March 2016
More important than years of experience as paramedic, says new study.
