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The role of nesprins in atherosclerosisKing's College London | Dr Derek Warren
Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) that line the blood vessel wall can change from supporting cells to cells that move around and can repair damaged blood vessels. VSMCs are constantly exposed to the mechanical stresses and strains arisin...
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The role of inflammation in Arrhythmogenic CardiomyopathyUniversity College London | Professor Perry Elliott
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (AC) is a heart muscle disease that can cause sudden death in young people. The condition is often inherited, but the way in which it damages the heart muscle is poorly understood. One thing we do know about AC...
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Study compares cardiovascular risk reduction of statin and non-statin therapies used for lowering cholesterol
Statins are a safe and effective way of lowering cholesterol, and this study helps to dispel the notion that statins work in ways that are unrelated to lowering cholesterol
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Rise in excess heart and circulatory disease deaths in under 65s since pandemic began
There have been almost 800 excess deaths in those dying below the age of 65 from heart and circulatory diseases since the Covid-19 pandemic began, a new analysis by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed.
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Endurance exercise could impact body's largest artery differently in men and women
Older male athletes could be at higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases than female competitors of a similar age, according to new research we've funded and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
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Smoking and diabetes are biggest risk factors for peripheral artery disease
Smoking and diabetes are the two leading risk factors for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a narrowing of the arteries which can lead to limb amputation
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Reducing smoking to save lives
We’ve fought against smoking for decades, from demonstrating that passive smoking in public places kills, to influencing Government policy.
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How do alterations in the giant protein titin increase the risk of sudden death?King's College London | Professor Mathias Gautel
Inherited heart muscle diseases, or cardiomyopathies, are frequent causes of heart failure and sudden cardiac death in adults and children. One heart muscle disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is often caused by faults in the geneti...
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Understanding and targeting cell senescence in atherosclerosisUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits called plaques in blood vessel walls. When these plaques rupture and cause a blood clot this can lead to a heart attack or stroke. The plaques are usually protected by a ‘cap’ containing vas...
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