Cardiovascular Disease

Transforming Liverpool’s heart health

The Liverpool City Region has one of the highest rates of cardiac illness in the UK, with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) accounting for a fifth of all premature deaths.

In 2019, the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science (LCCS) – a strategic research collaboration between Liverpool Health Partners, Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool John Moores University, and the University of Liverpool – was established to address the region’s heart health needs. The LCCS has since secured over £1M of external funding and has produced over 300 affiliated papers.

We strive to translate education and research from ‘bench to bedside’ to improve the health of our population – one heart at a time. Together, we’re tackling the challenges and inequalities of poor cardiovascular health and allowing more people to live longer, healthier lives.