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Figure 1. A. Pre-thrombolysis transthoracic echocardiogram. Technically difficult study: large mobile thrombus extending from the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle; dilated right heart chambers (with impaired right ventricular function). B. Pre-thrombolysis transthoracic echocardiogram: in addition to the findings described in panel A, colour flow shows a jet of severe tricuspid valve regurgitation. C. Post-thrombolysis transthoracic echocardiogram: complete dissolution of the right heart thrombus (with improved right ventricular function). D. Postthrombolysis transthoracic echocardiogram: colour flow shows mild regurgitation only A 90

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BSH Parliament day Professor Andrew Clark (President of the British Society for Heart Failure) is pictured here (centre) carrying out an echocardiogram in the House of Commons. He was at a BSH event to help raise awareness that a person diagnosed with heart failure is likely to have a worse prognosis than if they were diagnosed with most cancers. This is despite the availability of specialist heart failure services that can have a remarkable impact on a patient’s chance of survival, but for which there is inconsistent access over the UK leading to wide variations in care and outcomes. Over 60 MPs, Peers, and professional and patient groups

UK cholesterol awareness low Millions of people in the UK hold incorrect beliefs about the risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to HEART UK research. The research, which tested 1,177 people on their knowledge and concerns about high cholesterol, revealed that more than 40% of respondents wrongly thought that raised cholesterol resulted from drinking too much, while almost 60% did not know that the condition can be inherited. Almost half the population have never had a cholesterol check and only 2% of those surveyed named high cholesterol as their biggest health concern. The top health worry for people was cancer, even though CVD i

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