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Cardiovascular research is a priority for the University of Dundee and for the National Health Service. At the University’s Medical School in Ninewells Hospital, the ‘Cardiovascular research teams’ have the skills and expertise to provide the quality of research deserved by patients and volunteers who will participate in the Institute’s programmes.
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Includes disease of the peripheral arteries, the veins, the lymphatics (vessels carrying lymph, a drainage system), and disease of the microcirculation (small blood vessels).
Is a branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries).
Irregular Heart Beat
An abnormal heart rhythm – sometimes called an arrhythmia – means your heart is beating too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern.
This includes everything from diet, exercise and mental health.
Investigating powerful new methods of detecting, evaluating and treating heart disease.
Due to a success approval rate of less than 5%, there is an emphasis on the need for an alternative drug development process
The Immunoassay Biomarker Core Laboratory mainly measures various levels of special molecules called biomarkers in blood, urine or saliva samples
Clinical Research Centre
The Clinical Research Centre (CRC) is a major development, state-of-the-art facility in Tayside