30 April 2019
Research // News
Broken heart syndrome is a relatively rare condition that mimics symptoms of coronary heart disease. After the earthquakes, Christchurch clinicians saw unprecedented clusters of patients presenting with the condition. This spurred cardiologist Dr Paul Bridgman partner with researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch to investigate the condition, including when it is most deadly, and the role stress plays. Paul will share what he and his collaborators have learnt, and how Canterbury is playing a key role in the way this disease is treated around the world.
Researcher
// Dr Paul Bridgman – University of Otago
Dr Bridgman’s research interests lie in broken heart syndrome, echocardiography, and clinical cardiology.
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