Royal Brompton and Harefield Education

25/08/2026

Join us for this two-day national meeting exploring the latest advances in the management of cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock, with a focus on mechanical circulatory support.

The conference will bring together clinicians, researchers and service leaders to discuss the latest evidence, share best practice and explore the future of shock services across the NHS.

Abstract submissions are now open, with opportunities to present research, quality improvement projects, service development, education initiatives and clinical case reports.

Find out more here - https://ow.ly/YS9i50Zt6O7

21/08/2026

Upcoming specialist education
Clinical experts from our hospitals are sharing their knowledge through a range of specialist educational opportunities for healthcare professionals across different clinical disciplines.

Develop your expertise in areas including cardiac anatomy, electrophysiology, congenital heart disease, cardiac imaging, heart failure and mechanical circulatory support.

Explore the opportunities - https://bit.ly/4wzeDwt

17/08/2026

We’re pleased to share a new supplement published in the European Heart Journal Supplements, exploring contemporary evidence and clinical experience in Protected PCI and complex, high-risk coronary interventions.

Volume 28, Supplement 7 brings together eight articles covering key areas including patient selection, procedural planning, complex coronary disease, severe left ventricular dysfunction, chronic kidney disease and the use of mechanical circulatory support in high-risk PCI.

Consultants from Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals have contributed their expertise across the supplement, sharing both evidence and real-world clinical experience in the management of complex, high-risk patients.

The collection includes reviews alongside illustrative clinical cases, offering practical perspectives on decision-making and treatment strategies in this challenging area of interventional cardiology.

Explore all eight articles: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartjsupp/issue/28/Supplement_7?login=true

11/08/2026

Consultants based at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals have contributed to landmark research advancing our understanding of pulmonary hypertension.

The work highlights the depth of specialist expertise and research taking place across our hospitals, helping to shape the future of diagnosis, treatment and care for patients living with complex cardiopulmonary conditions.

Read the full story and discover more about the research: https://www.rbhh-education.co.uk/news-and-insights/rbhh-consultants-contribute-to-landmark-pulmonary-hypertension-research/

04/08/2026

Dr Shruthi Konda, Sleep and Ventilation Consultant at the Royal Brompton Hospital, shares practical, evidence-based advice on how to prepare before your flight, improve sleep during travel, and support recovery on arrival.

Watch the video below to learn how to make your next journey more comfortable and arrive feeling refreshed.

Watch the full video here -

Dr Shruthi Konda, sleep and ventilation consultant at the Royal Bro...

30/07/2026

Professor Patrick Forde explores the evolving role of checkpoint inhibitors in lung cancer, discussing the evidence behind neoadjuvant immunotherapy, landmark clinical trials, and the future of treatment for patients with resectable lung cancer.

If you couldn't join us live, you can now watch the recording on the RBHH Education website: https://ow.ly/Vj7450Zt73f

28/07/2026

Researchers have published new findings demonstrating that combining lung ultrasound with venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) may help clinicians better predict outcomes in patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure.

The study, which included Dr Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Harefield Hospital, highlights the value of serial ultrasound assessment for improving early risk stratification.

Reach the full study here: https://www.rbhh-education.co.uk/news-and-insights/lung-ultrasound-vexus-heart-failure/

21/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Kshama Wechalekar, Consultant in Nuclear Medicine at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, on receiving the 2026 American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) Gold Medal for Global Impact in Nuclear Cardiology.

This prestigious international award recognises outstanding contributions to advancing nuclear cardiology through leadership, education, research and innovation.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to seeing Dr Wechalekar honoured at ASNC 2026.

16/07/2026

We're pleased to expand our Observership and Fellowship opportunities to Allied Health Professionals.

At Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals, we recognise the vital role Allied Health Professionals play in delivering outstanding patient care. Our programmes offer the opportunity to observe specialist practice, learn from experienced multidisciplinary teams and gain insight into world-leading cardiac and respiratory services.

Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical knowledge, develop professionally or share best practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website to learn more about our programmes and how to apply - https://www.rbhh-education.co.uk/clinical-training/

14/07/2026

New research from clinicians at Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals has explored whether total arterial revascularisation (TAG) offers a long-term survival advantage over single arterial grafting (SAG) in patients with moderate left ventricular dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Drawing on data from 1,866 patients, the study found that while total arterial grafting is a safe and feasible approach, it was not independently associated with improved long-term survival after adjusting for patient characteristics. The findings highlight that long-term outcomes are influenced more by individual clinical factors than by grafting strategy alone.

Congratulations to Mr Sunil Bhudia, Mr Shahzad Raja, Dr Albaraa Al-Holy and Dr Nandor Marczin on this valuable contribution supporting cardiac surgery and patient care at Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals.

Read the full research here: https://ow.ly/BIY250ZiAbI