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A number of Trust consultants in cardiovascular medicine at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals have been chosen for leading roles at professional external organisations. Five members of staff have been appointed to roles at the European Society of Cardiology. The Trust also has new representation on the NHS North-London Operational Delivery Network and the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Read more

Between 19th March and 31st May 2020, teams at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals cared for more than 180 patients with Covid-19. 'Covid-19: our story' shines a light on some of the people who made this possible. Watch the film

Research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has shown clinical observations, imaging tests and point-of-care blood tests are all important indicators of pulmonary angiopathy (blood vessel disease) in COVID-19 and could help determine disease severity. Read more

NHS England has designated Royal Brompton Hospital as the leading centre for a new national rare disease network, in collaboration with Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. The two centres have developed world-leading expertise in the management of patients with cystic lung diseases. Read more