Researchers patch hearts to improve their function
6th April 2017
Cells from people's own thigh muscles cultured in lab.
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Moderate exercise can help people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, say researchers
26th March 2017
Brisk walking improved heart fitness.
Device lead extraction safe for young in specialist centres
16th March 2017
Researchers have been looking into the safety of extracting old leads for pacemakers and internal defibrillators when fitting new devices.
New gene responsible for ARVC found
16th March 2017
Gene one of many involved in the gluing together of heart cells.
Drones could help save lives after a cardiac arrest, say researchers
10th March 2017
They could get automatic defibrillators to the scene before paramedics.
George Michael
7th March 2017
George Michael's post-mortem highlights the need to know more about dilated cardiomyopathy.
Scientists successfully freeze and rewarm heart tissue
2nd March 2017
Work could eventually lead to banks of hearts for transplant.
Chris Morley's 5K / 365 challenge
27th February 2017
Chris Morley was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy last year, but this year he is aiming to raise awareness with his 5K / 365 day challenge.
Trials begin for experimental drug for dilated cardiomyopathy
16th February 2017
Drug being taken by group of healthy volunteers.
New heart pumps may allow tailored treatment
13th February 2017
In future doctors may be able to chose pump to fit the patient.
