Detecting EARLY Heart Failure in Greater Manchester (EARLY-HF)
The aim of this study is to identify people at risk of developing heart failure or becoming unwell with heart failure
Background
Heart failure is a disease in which the heart is unable to pump blood around the body effectively.
As people age, heart failure becomes increasingly common, and it is a major cause of death and disability in middle-aged and older people. Currently, heart failure is usually diagnosed too late, after people have already developed severe symptoms or need to come to hospital.
It is important to identify people with heart failure much earlier in the hope that we can start treatments earlier and prevent progression to more severe disease.
What is The Purpose of The Study?
We have developed a method that provides an indication of a person developing heart failure or becoming unwell with it. It currently includes measurements of heart structure and function made from cardiac MRI scanning, blood levels of a marker of fluid retention and medical history factors.
This study aims to evaluate this in people living in Greater Manchester. We hope that many people will take part in the study. We are particularly keen to include people from ethnic minorities and people registered at GP practices serving more deprived areas of the City.
Measurements of heart structure and function
Blood markers
Medical history
Risk of heart failure or becoming unwell with heart failure
Get In Touch
Fill in the contact form to register your interest for participation in the study. All information shared is confidential and will only be shared with the Early Detection of Heart Failure team. To contact the team directly, visit the contact us page.
Register your interest to be part of the Early Detection of Heart Failure project.
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