Young of Aberdeen is participating in seven-year-long trial by the University of Aberdeen to improve care for “broken heart syndrome”. following her experience after her mother died 11 2025. The trial aims to test renin-angiotensin system drugs among almost 1,000 patients in 40 hospitals.
Latest News About Aberdeen’s Brenda Young joins broken heart trial
Sources & References
-
Brenda Young Aberdeen Heart Study aims to tackle rare condition — Mogaz
Her experience comes as the first-ever clinical trial of a medication for the long-term management of takotsubo syndrome gets under way, in a seven-year study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Scientists and clinicians from across the UK, including Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh, will follow almost 1,000 patients from 40 hospitals in the hope of finding a treatment that can do more than simply watch and wait. … The trial will test renin-angiotensin system...
-
Aberdeen University leads global trial of broken heart syndrome.
An Aberdeenshire woman recovering from broken heart syndrome is helping...
-
Woman, 57, Joins World's First Clinical Trial to Treat 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
Brenda Young experienced takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, after witnessing her mother's death in November 2025. She is now part of a groundbreaking clinical trial to test potential treatments for the condition.
-
Woman who suffered 'broken heart syndrome' after mum's death ...
Brenda Young suffered a takotsubo attack following the death of her mum
-
Integration Development at Aberdeen Foyer - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Aberdeen Foyer works in Aberdeen City and wider Aberdeenshire on a number of projects, one being the Impact project that aids self management of long term mental health conditions. The birth of the project led to a striking partnership with Aberdeen City Council, integrating two services to the betterment of both. With many participants in … Continued