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Biography
Dr Djordje Jakovljevic is a Professor and Lead for the Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine Research Theme within the Research Centre for Health and Life Sciences. He joined Coventry University in July 2020 where he established Cardiovascular and Lifestyle Medicine Research Group. Between 2009 and 2020, Dr Jakovljevic developed and successfully led research programme in cardiovascular ageing and heart failure under academic mentorship of Professor Sir Doug Turnbull at Faculty of Medical Sciences of Newcastle University. Djordje completed Doctoral training in heart failure and clinical cardiovascular physiology at Buckinghamshire University and Harefield Hospital under mentorship of Professor David Brodie and Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub. Prior to doctoral training he also completed a MSc (Brunel University, London) and BSc (University of Belgrade, Serbia). Due to excellent academic achievements at undergraduate and postgraduate studies he received several highly prestigious scholarships and awards, including those from the Royal Family of Serbia, Government of Serbia, Brunel and Buckinghamshire Universities.
Research Interests
Development, evaluation and implementation of novel interventions and technologies to improve prevention, diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. Our research has particularly focused on heart failure, from improving diagnosis and rehabilitation, to treatment and recovery of advanced heart failure using mechanical circulatory support. The research has further improved understanding of cardiovascular physiological and molecular changes with ageing and their malleability with lifestyle (physical activity and exercise) and pharmacological interventions to prevent onset of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Vision Statement
We endeavour a multidisciplinary cardiovascular research with colleagues at Coventry University, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, national and international partners, to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and heart failure, leading to improved length and quality of life of people across the world.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Visiting Professor, Newcastle University
Visiting Professor, University of Belgrade
Keywords
- R Medicine (General)
- Cardiovascular function
- Heart failure
- Ageing
- Haemodynamics
- Physical activity and exercise
- Prevention
- Clinical exercise physiology and pathophysiology
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical research
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CORSEscore : CORSscore: Decision support system for the novel Cardiac Output Response to Stress(CORS) test SCORE for risk stratification and early diagnosis of heart failure
Jakovljevic, D. (Principal Investigator), Okwose, N. (Principal Investigator) & Voughas, K. (Co-Investigator)
1/03/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Advancing risk stratification and clinical management in heart failure - STRATIFYHF
Jakovljevic, D. (Principal Investigator), Banerjee, P. (Co-Investigator) & Okwose, N. (Co-Investigator)
1/06/23 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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CVDSC: Development and evaluation of an integrated school curriculum intervention to improve fitness and cardiovascular risk profile in disadvantaged school children
Jakovljevic, D. (Principal Investigator), Duncan, M. (CoPI), Fitton Davies, K. (Co-Investigator) & Okwose, N. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/21 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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HRVdispose: Comparison of RR intervals and heart rate variability between disposable and reusable electrocardiography leads.
Jakovljevic, D. (Principal Investigator), Harwood, A. (Co-Investigator), McGregor, G. (Co-Investigator) & Okwose, N. (Co-Investigator)
15/03/21 → 14/08/22
Project: Research
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CVCOVID: Cardiovascular implications and physical activity in middle-age and older people with history of Covid-19.
Jakovljevic, D. (Principal Investigator), McGregor, G. (Co-Investigator), Harwood, A. (Co-Investigator), Raleigh, S. (Co-Investigator) & Banerjee, P. (Co-Investigator)
18/01/21 → 17/06/24
Project: Internally funded project
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Clinical validation of an artificial intelligence-based decision support system for diagnosis and risk stratification of heart failure (STRATIFYHF): a protocol for a prospective, multicentre longitudinal study
STRATIFYHF investigators, 7 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: BMJ Open. 15, 1, 9 p., e091793.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prognostic value of repeated peak oxygen uptake measurements in patients with a left ventricular assist device
Nielsen, W. H., Szymanski, M. K., Mirza, K. K., Van Laake, L. W., Schmidt, T., Brahmbhatt, D. H., Billia, F., Hsu, S., MacGowan, G., Jakovljevic, D., Agostoni, P., Trombara, F., Jorde, U. P., Rochlani, Y., Vandersmissen, K., Reiss, N., Russell, S. D., Meyns, B. & Gustafsson, F., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 44, 2, p. 236-245 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of COVID-19 on cardiovascular function and exercise tolerance in healthy middle-age and older individuals
Russell, S. L., Okwose, N. C., Rahman, M., Lee, B. J., McGregor, G., Raleigh, S. M., Sandhu, H., Roden, L. C., Banerjee, P. & Jakovljevic, D. G., 31 Dec 2025, In: Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal. 59, 1, 6 p., 2468339.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cardiac response to pharmacological stress in heart failure reduced and heart failure preserved ejection fraction
Sengupta, S. P., Okwose, N. C., MacGowan, G. A. & Jakovljevic, D. G., 2024, In: Acta Cardiologica. 79, 4, p. 510-516 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Central Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index Are Repeatable and Reproducible Measures of Arterial Function
Russell, S. L., Rahman, M., Steward, C. J., Harwood, A. E., McGregor, G., Banerjee, P., Okwose, N. C. & Jakovljevic, D. G., Nov 2024, In: Health Science Reports. 7, 11, 6 p., e70155.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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