University of Manchester project to develop a tool to predict cardiovascular events receives charity grant
A project at the University of Manchester to develop a tool for predicting the risk of a cardiovascular event or death in patients who have already suffered a heart attack has received a grant of almost £150,000 from charity Heart Research UK.
The project, which will be led by professor of cardiology at Keele University and honorary professor of population health at the University of Manchester Professor Mamas Mamas, will use medical data to develop a tool that predicts such risk, with the aim of improving care of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The development of such a tool would improve the quality of care for patients with CVD by helping GPs to identify those at higher risk of future cardiovascular events and death, meaning that lifestyle changes can be made or appropriate medical treatment given to reduce the risk.
Professor Mamas said: “This is an incredibly exciting project that we hope will be able to make a real difference to survivors of heart attacks. If we can accurately predict the likelihood of them suffering another cardiovascular event, then we can intervene early and hopefully reduce their risk.
“This will not only help to improve their quality of life, but could ensure that patients receive care tailored to their condition, increasing its effectiveness and helping to reduce the strain on our health service.”
Heart Research UK chief executive Kate Bratt-Farrar said: “Our translational research project grants are all about bridging the gap between laboratory-based scientific research and patient care – they aim to bring the latest developments to patients as soon as possible.
“The dedication we see from UK researchers is both encouraging and impressive and we at Heart Research UK are proud to be part of it.”
Picture: Professor Mamas Mamas.
Published on page 19 of the March 2020 issue of RAD Magazine.