Heart for Life

We promote heart health, screening, life support and AEDs in Jersey. Researching community screening with portable devices #heartscreening #AED #CPR #prevention

[Heart for Life @heartscreening]

Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk https://t.co/jozHaiBVOu #heartscreening #CPR #AED

[CRY @CRY_UK]

CRY’s Myheart network @myheart_UK provides personalised help, support, & information to individuals who have been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening inherited or congenital cardiac condition. https://t.co/QvXLHuijgf #HeartHealth #testmyheart

[Prof Derek Connolly @DrDerekConnolly]

Delighted to chair and judge the best poster session at the British Cardiovascular Society annual meeting for BAS/BACR

Both of these presentations were amazing with Dr Mattio Coriano just pipping Dr Husain Khaki

@BritishCardioSo #bcs2026

[Dr. Filippo Cademartiri @FCademartiri]

Lp(a) vs CAC: Which One Wins?

Many clinicians assume that elevated Lp(a) makes CAC scoring less useful because Lp(a) is associated with non-calcified plaque.
This new study of 11,319 individuals suggests otherwise.
✅ Elevated Lp(a) increased risk across all CAC strata.
✅ CAC remained a powerful risk discriminator.
✅ Even with Lp(a) >50 mg/dL, individuals with CAC=0 had remarkably low absolute event rates over ~15 years.

The highest risk?
Lp(a) >50 mg/dL + CAC ≥300
(HR 6.12).
Perhaps the lesson is simple:
Lp(a) tells us who is biologically predisposed.
CAC tells us how much of that risk has actually become disease.
And those are not the same thing.

#LpA #Prevention #CardiacCT #CAC #Atherosclerosis #Cardiology #CardiovascularPrevention #Imaging #CCTA

[Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK @WeAreSCAUK]

Witnessing or performing CPR can be traumatic. This article offers support and resources for those affected by a resuscitation attempt. You're not alone. #CPR #FirstResponders #TraumaSupport #CoSurvivors https://t.co/4q7hr3OLe2

[EJPC Editor-in-Chief @EJPCEiC]

Oral PCSK9 inhibitors 💊 demonstrate potent LDL-C–lowering efficacy, comparable to parenteral PCSK9i, with favourable effects on other atherogenic lipids 👉https://t.co/j89zcriQf1

@escardio @AboyansV @SilCastelletti @PeroneFrancesco @PTBuketAkinci @SMosteoru @TimKambic

[Arrhythmia Alliance @KnowYourPulse]

Women are twice as likely to develop PSVT compared to men, while older adults face an even greater risk.

Fast heart rhythms, palpitations, and dizziness should never be ignored.

This #SVTAwarenessDay help spread awareness: https://t.co/prp06CT4FS

#WHRW2026

[CRY @CRY_UK]

1 in 300 young people that CRY screens will have a potentially life-threatening heart condition.
CRY aims to save young lives by offering screening to anyone aged 14-35 thanks to the support and funding of those affected by a young sudden cardiac death. #TestMyHeart

[Dr Andrew Mitchell @mitcharj]

Proud to see our Jersey specialist nurse-led cardiovascular prevention service presented at #BCS2026

Built from the ground up, the service brings proactive risk assessment, lifestyle medicine and coordinated follow-up into everyday cardiology care.

Really encouraging early outcome data across multiple risk factors, highlighting the value of prevention-focused, multidisciplinary cardiac services.

@BritishCardioSo @kirstieclutton @johnaaronhenry #prevention #JerseyHeartTeam

[CRY @CRY_UK]

A huge congratulations to Professor Mary Sheppard @SheppardNoelle who has been awarded the The Mackenzie Medal. This medal is awarded by the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) to recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to British cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. This is fantastic recognition of Professor Mary Sheppard's exceptional contribution to cardiac pathology. Her work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of sudden cardiac death in the young, and we are proud that so much of this vital research has been supported by the generosity and dedication of CRY families, whose fundraising has helped make these achievements possible.

[EHJ Editor-in-Chief @ehj_ed]

Familial hypercholesterolaemia starts in childhood and so should treatment. New consensus statement on familial hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescents is out. Read more in #EHJ.
https://t.co/8iEhZ4XMUd
#Children #Adolescents #Lipid-lowering therapy #cardiotwitter @ESC_Journals @escardio

[Dr Andrew Mitchell @mitcharj]

Really proud to see the Jersey Heart Team shortlisted in THREE categories at the Digital Jersey TechAwards 2026.

🏆 Leadership Award
🏆 Public & Third Sector Award
🏆 One To Watch Award

Recognition for an incredible multidisciplinary team driving innovation in digital health, prevention, AI and cardiovascular research in Jersey.

https://t.co/4Ntk5sAFyF

Huge thanks to collaborators across @DigitalJersey @GovJersey @GovJsyHCJ @jersey_research @JsyFoundation @UniofOxford and all our partners and supporters.

Exciting times ahead…

#DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Innovation #AI #Cardiology #Jersey

[Heart_BMJ @Heart_BMJ]

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in contemporary cardiology: physiological insights, novel applications and evolving algorithms https://t.co/y6tTSsvc5V

[Dr Andrew Mitchell @mitcharj]

This World Heart Rhythm Week 2026, join @KnowYourPulse in raising awareness of heart rhythm disorders under this year’s theme: Your Heart, Your Rhythm, Your Story.

Help support earlier detection, diagnosis and personalised care.

Get involved: https://t.co/j73GNcbPlf

#WHRW2026 #prevention #Afib

[CRY @CRY_UK]

There is now only 4 weeks to go before our flagship event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk; which will once again be held at Southwark Park in London. 🚶

Register now and walk alongside the 600 other CRY supporters who have already signed up to join us on the day, to connect with others and remember those that have died from Young Sudden Cardiac Death. https://t.co/GPAMxra7lw

For any questions about the day, please visit our FAQ's page here https://t.co/GLxYTJa4h6

[Heart for Life @heartscreening]

Students step up for heart screening

https://t.co/wGPBlFzG1P

#Heartscreening #AED #CPR

[Heart for Life @heartscreening]

She survived sudden cardiac arrest at 13. Now she teaches students how to save lives https://t.co/JnZLyc22LN via @baynewsmatters

[Heart for Life @heartscreening]

Teens' hearts tested after death of rugby player

https://t.co/aCO45F9PlH

#heartscreening #CPR #AED

[Dr Andrew Mitchell @mitcharj]

It has been a remarkable two weeks for the Jersey Heart Team. Over the last fortnight, we have had a series of moments that feel genuinely important - not just for cardiology, but for the future of healthcare, research and innovation in Jersey.

🫀 First, we held our cardiology conference, “Matters of the Heart”, bringing together key stakeholders to help map out the next five years of cardiac services for the Island. The discussions were ambitious, practical and collaborative - exactly what is needed as we continue to build a service focused on prevention, early diagnosis, innovation, research and better outcomes for patients.

🏆 Second, we were delighted to see the Jersey Heart Team recognised through nominations in the Digital Jersey Tech Awards. This recognition reflects the extraordinary work of a whole team: clinicians, physiologists, nurses, administrators, digital partners, researchers and supporters who have helped make Jersey a place where health innovation can genuinely happen.

🔬 And finally, we received approval for IsleHFpEF - Jersey’s first Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product, or CTIMP. This is a major milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for clinical research in Jersey and, we hope, the start of a new medicines research industry for the Island.

None of this happens by accident. It takes vision, persistence, governance, partnership and, most importantly, a team willing to keep pushing forward.

I am incredibly proud of the Jersey Heart Team and grateful to all our colleagues, partners, patients, funders and supporters who are helping us turn ambition into reality.

@jersey_research @DigitalJersey @JsyFoundation @UniofOxford

#Cardiology #DigitalHealth #ClinicalResearch #Jersey #Innovation

[Heart for Life @heartscreening]

The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
https://t.co/eGzkhv6xVm