Aims and objectives

The Department of Cardiology at Bispebjerg Frederiksberg Hospital  has the largest uptake of cardiac patients in the region of Copenhagen.

The main aim of our research is to conduct studies of high quality, impact and clinical relevance to improve  prevention and treatment of cardiac patients. Corresponding to the patient uptake we have particular focus on the larger disease entities.

We also participate in a large number of industry sponsored trials.

Focus areas

Prevention of cardiovascular disease

Population studies originating from the Copenhagen City Heart Study, the Copenhagen Holter Study and other large clinical studies

Stable coronary artery disease - non-invasive diagnostic methods

Heart disease in women

Micro vascular disease

Prognostic importance cardiac rhythm for prevention of atrial fibrillation and stroke

New diagnostic workouts in cardiovascular disease for reaching the frail population

Heart failure with preserved and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction

Cardiac rehabilitation

Sports Cardiology

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Disciplines, methods and tools

The research methodology employed comprises observational clinical studies, randomised clinical trials, epidemiological studies and registry based studies. We participate in several national and international studies, including randomised trials.

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