The epidemiology and clinical reference of pre-clinical congestion quantified by natriuretic peptides and novel ultrasound methods in patients at risk of developing heart failure

In progress

01/11/2018

Heart failure

Scotland

Diagnostic

Awarded amount: £148,865

Grant scheme: Scotland

Institution: University of Glasgow

Principle Investigator: Dr Pierpaolo Pellicori

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Heart failure is thought to affect around 1 million people in the UK. Unfortunately, due to symptoms often not appearing until the heart failure is quite advanced, it can be diagnosed very late, reducing the chance for early treatment.

The aim of this project is to investigate the incidence of heart failure and develop new methods to detect heart failure at an early stage so that treatments can be given to prevent progression of the disease.

This will improve quality and duration of life for people with heart failure.