Coronary heart disease: a research journey into 'hard to treat' angina
This podcast features Dr Tina Khan talking about her PhD research into refractory angina - a serious type of angina which is resistant to treatment with medication and revascularisation with stents and/or surgery.
It describes the importance of research into this serious condition; challenges of carrying out research; and how Dr Khan’s research findings may lead to better treatment options for refractory angina patients in the future.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; the future of home monitoring in research
This podcast features Dr Toby Maher talking about recently-published research into idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a condition where there is progressive scarring of the lungs.
It explores recent research into home monitoring for IPF and how this is might help with research trials in the future.
Research: changing lives
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront of pioneering research into heart and lung disease; successful research trials can lead to the development of new drugs, treatments and procedures, all aimed at helping improve the lives of patients in the UK and beyond.