Investigating the cause and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children with congenital heart disease

On December 16, 2021   /   Congenital heart conditions, Current research grants  
Investigating the cause and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children with congenital heart disease
Translational Research Project Grant Prof Paolo Madeddu, University of Bristol Amount: £145,233 Summary: In some cases of congenital heart disease, children may develop pulmonary hypertension – high blood pressure in the circulation of the lungs. If not corrected soon enough with surgery, this can eventually lead toRead more →
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Longer-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on blood vessels and blood pressure (LOCHINVAR)

On April 30, 2021   /   Current research grants, Hypertension, News, Research  
Longer-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on blood vessels and blood pressure (LOCHINVAR)
COVID-19 Research Grant Prof Sandosh Padmanabhan, University of Glasgow Amount: £250,000 Summary: Research has shown that people who have certain other medical problems, including high blood pressure, have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19. This project will investigate the links between COVID-19 infection and high bloodRead more →
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A UK trial for the investigation of stable chest pain: can we improve patient experience, outcomes and NHS cost efficiency?

On June 30, 2020   /   Angina, Coronary heart disease, Current research grants, Research  
A UK trial for the investigation of stable chest pain: can we improve patient experience, outcomes and NHS cost efficiency?
Trustees’ Discretionary Grant Prof John Greenwood, University of Leeds Amount: £149,942 Angina is chest pain usually caused by coronary heart disease (CHD) which occurs when there is a narrowing of the heart arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood.  In the UK, about 2 million peopleRead more →
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Why does heart failure make our muscles become smaller and weaker?

On November 16, 2019   /   Current research grants, Heart failure  
Why does heart failure make our muscles become smaller and weaker?

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Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiomyopathy

On November 7, 2019   /   Cardiomyopathy, Current research grants, Research  
Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiomyopathy

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Can heart disease patients taking part in cardiac rehabilitation be encouraged to stay active for longer?

On October 30, 2019   /   Coronary heart disease, Current research grants, Research  
Can heart disease patients taking part in cardiac rehabilitation be encouraged to stay active for longer?

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