Research at Leicester's Hospitals

An #NIHRBRCLeicester study suggests virtual wards could offer a promising alternative to hospital admission for some acute atrial fibrillation patients.

The study, was led by cardiovascular experts at the @uniofleicester . It showed that patients with atrial fibrillation who received care virtually via an electronic tablet and remote monitoring equipment, experienced similar outcomes to those receiving standard inpatient care.

Furthermore, the study funded by the Health Innovation East Midlands Evaluation Fund and British Heart Foundation suggests that the potential cost saving associated with this came to £642 per patient.

Read the full story:
leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/heart-atrial-f…
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To celebrate #WorldStrokeDay, around 100 people came together at Green Pastures Church in Leicester on 24 October for a community event focused on stroke prevention, recognising symptoms and accessing support.

Organised by #NIHRBRCLeicester cardiovascular research team, the event brought together healthcare professionals, community organisations and local residents to share knowledge, hear personal experiences and discuss ways to reduce stroke risk.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the event possible and helped bring stroke awareness into the community.

Read more: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/world-stroke-d…

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@TurningPointUK @DrFoxLHC @DementiaUK @TheStrokeAssoc @LiveWellLeics @diffstrokes @NEA_UKCharity

Join us for our our World Stroke Day Community Engagement Event at Green Pastures Church, Leicester.

🙂 This Saturday - 24 October, 12-4pm

Learn about stroke prevention, get a free blood pressure check, hear from experts, and enjoy fun activities for all ages. Bring your family and friends and help us build a stroke-safer community!

During the event there'll be:
🙂 Information stands where you can learn about stroke, risk factors treatment and support services,

👂Talks on stroke prevention, where you can hear from our experts on simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.

🩺 Health checks and advice - get your blood pressure checked and receive personalised advice.

❓ As well as fun, interactive activities for all ages – test your knowledge and win prizes.
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@Leic_hospital

A new campaign aimed at helping people identify the warning signs of a disease that can lead to the loss of a limb is being launched to support earlier diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients across #Leicester, #Leicestershire and #Rutland.

Doctors from @Leic_hospital will launch a new public awareness campaign to improve recognition of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a serious but often overlooked circulatory condition.

The campaign will be officially launched at an event on Monday 2nd November 2026 at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. Find out more and book your place: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/pad-campaign-l…

We are proud to announce that Leicester’s Dr Jatinder Minhas has been elected Chair-Elect of the Cerebrovascular Research Network at its 15th Annual Meeting.

Additionally, Dr Jenny Nicholls – a UKRI Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Leicester has been elected as the Technical Coordinator.

The Cardiovascular theme of the #NIHRBRCLeicester is underpinned by multi- and inter-disciplinary research and CARNet represents a community of researchers from around the world focused on solving problems related to assessment of cerebral blood flow regulation. Its members benefit from attending annual conferences and participating in joint projects that enable members to answer important research questions together.

This 300 member international network was founded in 2011 and membership is drawn from all continents.
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