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Calcium uptake and heart relaxationImperial College London | Dr Alfonso De Simone
Calcium uptake in part of the heart muscle cell called the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is crucial for the heart to relax, and is controlled by a protein called SERCA. In dilated cardiomyopathy, a cause of heart failure, SERCA either does n...
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Developing a support programme to help people self-manage POTSUniversity of Warwick | Professor Kate Seers
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition where an abnormal increase in heart rate occurs after sitting or standing up. The syndrome is more common in women and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 17-35. POTS can ...
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PUBLICATION
Health at Work factsheet - the benefits of stopping smokingInformation Sheet, 2 pages, published on 27/06/2013
Our factsheet on stopping smoking highlights the benefits of quitting, withdrawal symptoms and how to cope, and information about weight gain associated with stopping smoking.
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Talking about death and dying
If you want to have a conversation about death, whether you?ve received a diagnosis or want to break bad news, here are some pointers to help you.
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BHF funding more than half of all UK heart and circulatory disease research
We fund more than half of all UK-based research into heart and circulatory diseases, according to a new report from the Medical Research Council (MRC).
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How is data shaping heart research and care?
Today, the BHF Data Science Centre hosted its first Research Showcase, highlighting the work and achievements of the centre since it launched.
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How to deal with loneliness
Loneliness can lead to depression and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, says Professor Georgina Charlesworth who offers tips to help such as mindfulness and meeting new people.
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Pacemakers: The expert's view
Pacemakers can be fitted in people of any age, including children, but are most often fitted in the over-60s. Recovery is usually reasonably quick.
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RESEARCH
Investigating the role of protein phosphatases in the heartKingston University London | Dr Andrew Snabaitis
In this studentship, the researchers will study the function of a family of enzymes, the protein phosphatases (PP2A, PP4 and PP6) and their regulatory protein, alpha 4, in heart cells. They believe that these enzymes are involved in contro...
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Research in Northern Ireland
Thanks to the fantastic generosity of our supporters we’ve invested over £4m in life saving research at Queens University, Belfast. Read about some of our projects.