In a recent newsletter sent to all MKUH staff, Professor Kardos work with Cranfield University was described as pioneering. Please see below for the extract: MKUH consultant cardiologist, Professor Attila Kardos, has been working with researchers at Cranfield University on the use of AI-controlled robotics to deliver echocardiograms. It is hoped that the pioneering work … Read more
This article’s main focus is on an innovative automated solution that uses deep learning and robotics to make echocardiography more accessible and efficient. The research aims to mitigate the challenges of traditional TTE and improve diagnostic workflows.
This study systematically evaluated the long-term outcomes of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). It analysed data from four trials involving 1764 patients with a median follow-up of 35.7 months. Positive MPS results, indicating reversible perfusion defects, were linked to higher risks of major adverse cardiovascular events … Read more
This case report discusses the tragic outcome of a young female patient in her early 50s with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) who underwent multiple mitral valve replacements. Initially diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse at age 12, she received a bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement (bMVR) 26 years later, which degenerated after 13 years, leading to severe … Read more
Another joint publication from the EVEREST collaborative on stress echocardiogram to show the growing clinical value of stress echo in avoiding invasive investigations in the UK population of chest pain patients. We were one of the first site in the UK to establish this valuable database. Click here to download the document.
We are incredibly proud to highlight a significant moment of recognition at the recent British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Annual Conference in Manchester! During the prestigious Thomas Lewis Lecture, delivered by the Professor Charis Antoniades from Oxford, the MKUH TCRG team received special recognition. It was with immense pride that MKUH-TCRG was recognized as one of … Read more
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from the prestigious Royal College of Physicians (RCP) annual conference, “Medicine 2025,” held in London! We was honoured with the Best Poster Award in the highly competitive research (including clinical, translational, and innovation) category. The conference, which took place at the RCP in Regent’s Park and online … Read more