Latest news

Government announces organ ‘opt-out’ donation system by 2020

6th August 2018

As the government announces plans to change the organ donation system, read more about our stance and response to the proposed changes.

New 3D map could support research into heart attacks, heart failure and heart rhythm disorders

31st July 2018

Researchers at The University of Chicago have developed a map of 3D interactions in cardiovascular disease. Read about the mapping will allow researchers to identify vital genes in the treatment of cardiac care.

Echocardiogram

28th July 2018

Our specialist helpline nurse Jayne Partidge recently posted about echocardiograms and how they work in our closed Facebook group. Read her full post here.

Cardiac rehab - the first step to a more active life

9th July 2018

Our My Life magazine spoke to Lucy, a Heart Failure Nurse Specialist, and Claire, a Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner about how participating in cardiac rehab is one of the best things you can do for your heart health. Read the article here.

The importance of taking medications correctly

2nd July 2018

Our specialist helpline nurse Jayne Partidge recently opened a discussion about taking medication correctly on our closed Facebook group. Read her post here.

Under the microscope

29th June 2018

Cardiomyopathy specialist and consultant cardiologist to Liverpool FC, Professor John Somauroo talked to My Life magazine about an exciting new technique in the diagnosis and treatment of many cardiac diseases.

Songs in the key of life

18th June 2018

Jane Gibson, tells Cardiomyopathy UK how taking a holistic approach to her wellbeing helps her to lead a ‘deeply fulfilling’ life. Read her story here.

Men with dilated cardiomyopathy are more likely to die than women

14th June 2018

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that men are 64 percent more likely to die from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) than women.