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RESEARCH
Identifying and reversing risks of heart disease in childrenUniversity of Oxford | Dr Alexander Jones
Obesity and physical inactivity are becoming more common in children and are major risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases. Although we may not see the effects until children get older, we know that disease processes begin in childh...
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How do proteins FPR2 and ALX mediate blood clotting?University of Reading | Dr Sakthivel Vaiyapuri
BHF-funded researchers in Reading are looking to understand what exactly happens during blood clotting, so that new medicines can stop its harmful effects while preserving the life-saving ones. Platelets are small circulating blood cells t...
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PUBLICATION
Health at Work - how to hold a launch eventInformation Sheet, 3 pages, published on 01/04/2012
Holding a launch event is an excellent way to promote new and existing health initiatives to employers and employees. Use this guide to find out more and get inspired.
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Researchers discover new way to regenerate hearts after a heart attack
Researchers at the University of Oxford, part funded by the British Heart Foundation, have identified a new way to regenerate the heart after a heart attack bringing the UK’s half a million heart failure sufferers hope for a cure.
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Can we use low-voltage defibrillation to treat heart rhythm disturbances?King's College London | Dr Martin Bishop
Defibrillation, where strong electrical shocks are applied to the heart, is the only effective therapy against life-threatening heartbeat irregularities (arrhythmias). Despite its success, strong electrical shocks can cause pain, trauma and...
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What factors influence the severity of ARVC?University College London | Dr Srijita Sen Chowdhry
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle disease, where heart muscle can be replaced by fibrous fatty tissue. It is thought to affect at least 1 in 1000 people. Many people have a mild form of ARV...
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England cricketer James Taylor diagnosed with inherited heart condition
England cricketer James Taylor announces his retirement after being diagnosed with a type of inherited heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). The BHF is funding life saving research to improve diagnosis and treatment for conditions like ARVC.
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BHF reveals the country's 'defibrillator deserts' putting lives at risk
We have revealed 10 of the communities across the UK that don't have a potentially lifesaving defibrillator in close range, putting people at higher risk of dying if they have a cardiac arrest.
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New BHF Celebrity Ambassadors and Heart Hero Awards announced
BHF announces Heart Hero Awards 2020 and appoints three new celebrity ambassadors; Luke Pritchard, Gemma Atkinson and Yinka Bokinni.
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8 healthy marinades and rubs for a delicious BBQ
Looking for healthy BBQ food? Try our eight healthy marinades and rubs for juicy, flavourful meat, fish and veg options on your barbecue.