Kenneth Fung

Consultant Cardiologist 

Biography: Dr Fung is a consultant cardiologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with special interest and expertise in heart failure and cardiac MRI. After graduating from medicine at University College London, he completed his cardiology training in London in 2023. He has keen interest in medical teaching and is recognised as a Fellow of Higher Education Academy. Dr Fung’s PhD work encompasses the measurement of aortic distensibility and CMR myocardial strain using tagging and tissue tracking techniques from large population cohorts as well as genetics. He won the Young Investigator award at ARTERY 19 conference and is a co-author of >30 peer reviewed publications. He is also an Honorary Senior Clinical Researcher position at QMUL.

Horizon Fellowship project summary: With heart failure (HF) prevalence in the UK expected to double by 2040, earlier assessment and timely diagnosis are crucial. Current NICE guidelines recommend brain natriuretic peptide testing for suspected HF, but BNP can produce false positives in conditions such as atrial fibrillation, delaying specialist assessments. The proposed solution focuses on using IntelliSpace Cardiovascular software to prioritise patients with significant left ventricular systolic impairment for urgent review. This project aims to improve HF diagnosis and management, reduce hospital admissions, and align with the Trust’s strategy for high-quality care.

Estimated number of patients / staff impacted by the project: 150

Goal(s) for time on the Horizon Fellowship programme: Through the Fellowship, I hope to network with other colleagues outside my department and division at the Trust and share ideas. I aim to successfully complete my project plans with support from the Fellowship. I am particularly keen to enhance my problem-solving and technical skills through its partnership with DigitalHealth.London.