Testing the benefits of modern new pacemakers compared to traditional pacemakers

Testing the benefits of modern new pacemakers compared to traditional pacemakers
Translational Research Project (TRP) Grant Dr Daniel Keene, Imperial College London Amount: £198,885 Summary: Pacemakers are implanted to help the heart beat in the correct rhythm. Traditionally, pacemakers were paced with right ventricular (RV) pacing. However, there have since been advancements to modern pacing strategies that increaseRead more

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms and are due to problems with the electrical signals in the heart that control the rhythm or heartbeat. Arrhythmias may cause the heart to beat too slowly, too quickly, or in an irregular pattern. Arrhythmias are more common in older people and,Read more

Developing a risk score for heart rhythm monitoring after stroke to identify atrial fibrillation and prevent second strokes

Developing a risk score for heart rhythm monitoring after stroke to identify atrial fibrillation and prevent second strokes
Scotland Grant Prof Jesse Dawson, University of Glasgow Amount: £115,811 Summary: In some patients who have had a stroke, an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of blood clots forming and second strokes. This project aims to develop a risk score to helpRead more

Developing a novel ECG-based test to measure the risk of sudden cardiac death

Developing a novel ECG-based test to measure the risk of sudden cardiac death

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