BHF Live & Ticking September 2023 – What is Takotsubo?

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Our online series of Live & Ticking events keep you updated with the latest BHF science taking place across the UK.

In this edition, discover about BHF-funded research into finding clues to mend the hearts of those with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The condition causes the heart muscle to become suddenly weakened, usually due to severe emotional or physical stress.

Event speakers:

Fearghal McKinney – Head of BHF Northern Ireland hosts this edition and puts viewer questions to our panel of experts.

Matt Pohlson – CEO of Omaze talks about his sudden and life-threatening experience of takotsubo which was triggered by extreme physical stress.

Yianna Theodorou – BHF Senior Research Engagement Officer helps to navigate through Matt’s story.

Amelia Rudd – BHF Clinical Research Fellow from University of Aberdeen discusses her research into understanding what factors influence recovery from takotsubo cardiomyopathy and finding clues to mend the hearts of those with the condition.

Regina Giblin – BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse helps to answer viewers’ questions and queries.

All information in this video was correct at time of recording.

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