Cardiovascular health

Despite improvements in care and gradual reductions in mortality, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) still pose a serious health burden worldwide. Led by Mr Costas Tsakirides, the Cardiovascular Physiology Research Group focuses on optimising exercise interventions for people living with CVD as well as the education of people who care for them. We also actively engage in cardiovascular screening/monitoring in the context of primary prevention (athletes) and secondary prevention and rehabilitation (patients with a history of CVD). We work with both regional and international partners, and serve to foster, support, and consolidate research from across the University and beyond. 

For more information please contact Mr Costas Tsakirides (C.Tsakirides@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)

two students during a simulation exercise in the clinical skills suite

Costas Tsakirides

Senior Lecturer / Carnegie School Of Sport

Costas is a Senior Lecturer (Exercise Physiology) and Course Leader for the MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology. He teaches across a range of (mainly clinical) exercise physiology modules and engages in research in the efficacy and effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation.