The cardiac morphology unit at Royal Brompton Hospital specialises in the structure of the heart from the fetus through to adulthood. It is an internationally recognised centre for research and education in congenital heart disease ('holes in the heart') and acquired heart disease.
Cardiac morphology at the Royal Brompton Hospital has a long tradition of providing educational resources such as hands-on short courses and training for healthcare professionals; research – translational and observational; and diagnostic analysis of complex cardiac cases.
Upcoming courses
We offer a range of courses throughout the year, in association with other departments looking at a range cardiac morphology subjects. You can book and pay online for our courses and find out more information about the course itself and speakers.
About the team
Our cardiac morphology unit is headed by Professor Yen Ho and Dr Karen P McCarthy, and the team work in three core functions; research, education and service. Find out more about the team and how to find them.
Leon Gerlis Cardiac Morphology Museum
This is a unique educational resource of the unit which contains fully illustrated catalogues and videos, open to healthcare professionals for review. Read more about the museum.
Resources
We have a range of textbooks, handbooks and DVDs that are available to purchase which span a vast array of cardiac morphology topics and feature many of the Trust's staff with expertise in this area.
Articles and publications
Our cardiac morphology team have been published in numerous medical journals and publications. Review and read the articles.
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