Exploring cardio-renal-metabolic interactions in patients with heart failure

Recent years have highlighted the connections and shared pathophysiology between heart failure, renal impairment, diabetes and obesity, particularly with the evidence of benefit in all of these areas with SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1-receptor agonists. In this project will look at the prevalence of renal disease, diabetes and obesity in patients with suspected heart failure and the potential impact of these new drug classes.

The student will learn how to handle large datasets and use statistical methods to assess outcomes. They will use longitudinal health record data and also have access to completed and ongoing clinical trial databases including echocardiography and cardiac MRI. There will also be an opportunity for development of prospective clinically-oriented projects for suitable candidates.

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