Early-HF

This study will evaluate a new way to detect whether a person will develop heart failure or become unwell with it.

Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body effectively.  Current methods of detection mean that heart failure is often diagnosed too late.  Developing better ways for earlier detection, means that treatments can be started earlier and prevent disease progression.

This study is being carried out by a team of researchers and clinicians at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and is funded by the Greater Manchester Innovation Accelerator.

• Aged 50+
• Registered with a GP in Greater Manchester
• Diagnosed with two or more of the following conditions:

Type 2 diabetes

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Ischaemic heart disease

Atrial fibrillation

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage 3

BMI (body mass index) greater than 30

• The British Heart Foundation Manchester Centre for Heart and Lung Magnetic Resonance Research (MCMR) at Wythenshawe Hospital (M23 9LT)

Taking part involves one clinic vist (approx 1 hour), which will include:

• blood sample
• ECG (electrocardiogram)
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan of the heart

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

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