University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health - Research - Cardiac Diseases

Cardiac Diseases

Our Principal Investigators are internationally recognised and world leading in the clinical and basic science of heart failure. We have considerable expertise in studying various aspects of heart failure and its causes including coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, hypertensive heart disease and cardiomyopathies.

The basic science involves using a range of animal models of heart disease alongside human samples to investigate all aspects of heart disease. Strong translational links exist to clinical academics who are world leaders in Clinical Pharmacology, Imaging (echocardiography, CT, MRI), Epidemiology and Clinical Trials.

Our clinicians work in tertiary care NHS hospitals in Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board and in the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, which hosts the West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre and the National Services in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Pulmonary Vascular Disease.

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Arrhythmias

Our work aims to understand the underlying mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias so that we can develop novel therapeutic strategies and effective prediction tools for patients at risk of sudden arrhythmic death.

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Cardiac Physiology & Biophysics

Staff and publications

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Cardio-oncology

Led by Professor Ninian Lang, the Cardio-Oncology Unit in SCMH focuses on the potential adverse cardiovascular effects of cancer and its treatment. We aim to minimise the competing risks of cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer.

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Heart Failure

Heart failure happens when the heart can't pump properly, often due to weakened muscles or narrowed arteries. It's common, especially in people over 65, and has a poor prognosis similar to some cancers. Our research focuses on understanding heart failure and developing treatments through clinical trials and epidemiological studies.

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Ischaemic Heart Disease

Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is a leading global cause of premature ill health and death. Our teams lead research and innovation to advance the science underpinning novel diagnostics and therapy for people with IHD.

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DR RACHEL MYLES

Clinical Senior Lecturer - Cardiology (Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health)

email: Rachel.Myles@glasgow.ac.uk