There are 7.6 million people living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the UK, and it is the largest cause of premature death in deprived areas. However, it's also been identified as the single biggest area where the NHS can save lives over the next 10 years.
Friday, June 10, 2022
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
A combined action plan is needed to optimise the treatment and rehabilitation of patients who experience stroke and associated heart disease.
Friday, May 13, 2022
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) and the University of Liverpool recently opened a new Mobile Spirometry Unit.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
It’s not often you meet a world champion, but to meet a world champion who has smashed three world records in a sport she’s been competing in for less than a year is truly remarkable.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
LHCH is one of the best hospitals in the country to receive care and to work according to the results of this year’s national NHS Staff Survey 2021.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
UK heart valve disease charity, Heart Valve Voice, and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital cardiology team are offering free heart checks from a pop-up bus in the city in an attempt to address the decrease in diagnosis of heart valve disease.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Monday, March 28, 2022
Hospitals pilot AI technology to monitor people with potentially serious heart conditions at home, with one trust seeing a reduction in waiting times to just a matter of days - potentially helping to avoid strokes and heart attacks
Monday, March 14, 2022
A group of Cheshire students are set to take on a mammoth charity ‘rowathon’ that will see them stroke up to one million metres in 24 hours!
Monday, March 14, 2022
People living in Cheshire and Merseyside are set to benefit after researchers in Liverpool have been awarded £5.3m to investigate new treatments for some of the most common diseases and health problems affecting people in the region.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The NHS in the North West today joins with the health service across the country to launch a new lifesaving campaign to encourage people to dial 999 when they are having early signs of a heart attack.
Monday, February 14, 2022
A Liverpool led research initiative has been awarded more than £2.5m in funding from the National Institute for Health Research for a project to develop technology to improve kidney health in people living with heart failure.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Three friends and neighbours from the same road in South Liverpool, have joined forces to restore a communal garden, despite all experiencing heart health problems.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Join Jennifer Furlong, Advanced Clinical Physiologist, Sleep Service Lead & Deputy Manager of Respiratory Diagnostics on World Sleep Day. Jenny will explain the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
Monday, January 31, 2022