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Uncovering the actions of oestrogen in heart rhythm controlImperial College London | Professor Kenneth MacLeod
Heart failure affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. It occurs when the heart lacks the power to pump strongly, and also becomes prone to dangerous abnormalities in heart rhythm. Studies have shown that progression of the diseas...
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How important is the kidney in regulating blood pressure?University of Cambridge | Dr Kevin O'Shaughnessy
Gordon’s syndrome is a rare inherited form of high blood pressure caused by the body’s inability to regulate sodium and potassium levels in the kidney, leading to high concentrations in the circulation. High blood pressure raises the risk o...
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Developing a new heart valve that lasts longer and resembles human tissueUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Geoffrey Moggridge
Dr Geoffrey Moggridge and his team want to develop a new heart valve that lasts longer and improves the quality of life for people who need a valve replacement. Currently, replacement heart valves are not perfect – there is an increased ...
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Can a drug called allopurinol help people with heart and lung disease?University of Dundee | Professor Allan Struthers
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition where the airways become inflamed and narrowed, causing difficulty breathing. It is a common condition, which affects people’s daily lives. Many people with COPD develop a form of ...
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Researchers honoured at the British Heart Foundation Heart Hero Awards
A study that uncovered a potential new approach to treating vascular dementia has been named Research Story of the Year at the our annual Heart Hero Awards.
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Standardised cigarette packs come in to force
Our Chief Executive has today welcomed the introduction of standardised cigarette packaging, following many years of campaigning by the BHF and other leading health organisations.
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Reducing the use of animals in research into deep vein thrombosisUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Daniele Vigolo
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a life-threatening and debilitating condition where blood clots form within the deep veins, often in the leg. These clots can become unstable and cause fatal conditions such as pulmonary embolism. It’s currentl...
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A trial of peritoneal dialysis for advanced heart failure and chronic kidney diseaseUniversity of Nottingham | Professor Maarten Taal
In advanced heart failure and moderate chronic kidney disease, symptoms caused by fluid retention are the most common reason for hospital admissions. Symptoms caused by fluid retention are the most common reason for hospital admissions, and...
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Studying the role of cilia in blood vessel growthUniversity of Leeds | Dr Georgia Mavria
After a heart attack or stroke, it’s essential that new blood vessels form to re-establish blood flow and keep surrounding tissue alive. A key step in making blood vessels that function properly is the development of the vessel lumen – the...
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Bias and Biology - BHF panel on gender inequalities in heart disease
On Tuesday 25th June, we outlined our campaign to banish unnecessary gender bias in the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.