Obstructive sleep apnoea puts strain on the heart

Longer nocturnal respiratory events in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) cause higher immediate heart rate variability, and greater changes in beat-to-beat intervals are associated...

Cholesterol drugs could cut health risk

Cholesterol drug combinations could cut health risk for European patients: More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart...

Keeping athletes on track during lockdown

Recommendations led by a team of UK-based cardiac researchers receive endorsement from the European Section for Sports Cardiology & Exercise  Published paper provides practical answers...

How the heart is built in the womb

Understanding how the heart is built in the womb could help develop drugs and techniques to repair it in adult life, according to University of...

Heart Rhythm Congress in 12th year

Twelve years ago, the first Heart Rhythm Congress took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham with an invited audience of 850. I am...

Remote monitoring for heart patients

Five years ago, I was very excited about the future of digital healthcare and telemedicine. Today, I take a more nuanced view. In my opinion,...