'My condition doesn't define me'
10th April 2019
Steffi Moore, 22, a member of the Cardiomyopathy UK young person’s CYP&YA Panel shares her story in the British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. Read the full article here.
Latest news
Call for new support groups
9th April 2019
The Cardiomyopathy UK local support group often provides people affected by cardiomyopathy and myocarditis their first opportunity to meet with other people similarly affected. We are currently looking to set up new support groups across the country. Read on for more information.
Pregabalin and Gabapentin – Reclassification of Class C Controlled Drugs
20th March 2019
From 1st April 2019, the drugs pregabalin and gabapentin will be reclassified as class C controlled drugs in the UK. It is important to be aware of how these changes will affect prescribing and dispensing processes. Read more here.
Brain clue to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
5th March 2019
Swiss researchers reveal a potential link between Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and raised levels of stress hormones, such as adrenaline. Read more here.
Faulty 'brake' interferes with heart muscle's ability to contract and relax
4th March 2019
A new study has pinpointed a faulty molecular brake present in the most common form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and has identified a candidate compound that restores heart muscle function in human and mouse cells. Read more about the study here.
A good night's sleep
11th February 2019
Getting sufficient sleep is important to our overall health and equally important is getting a good quality as well as the quantity of sleep. Our support nurse Jayne Partridge has shared some ideas on how to get a better night's sleep.
'Reaching more people than ever before'
5th February 2019
Cardiomyopathy UK's Chief Executive Joel Rose discusses plans for 2019, including our special 30th Anniversary edition of My Life. Read on to find out more.
Why there's a buzz around Heart Hive research project
28th January 2019
2019 is set to be an exciting year for cardiomyopathy and myocarditis patients keen to get involved in cutting-edge research. Read about the ground-breaking Heart Hive project here.
Straight to the heart of the matter
28th January 2019
Dr Rameen Shakur, based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, received a £95,000 fellowship award from the Alexander Jansons Fund for his research into the causes and treatment of myocarditis. Read his interview here.
Protecting yourself against the cold weather
8th January 2019
It is important for anyone with a heart condition to stay warm during the winter. As we gear up for the colder weather, Support Nurse Jayne Partridge has provided us with some advice on how to protect ourselves.
