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Will inhibiting an enzyme called Nox2 treat heart and circulatory disease?University of Reading | Professor Jian-Mei Li
Evidence is emerging that an enzyme called NADPH oxidase 2 (Nox2) is involved in blood vessel wall damage, high blood pressure, and aneurysms by producing harmful molecules called oxidants. Targeting Nox2 could be a way of treating these di...
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Finding genes that cause pulmonary arterial hypertension
BHF-funded researchers have identified genes responsible for this life-threatening condition and are developing new treatments.
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8 ways to get active every day
Everyday activities, like walking or cycling to the shops, all count! Get tips on building more activity into your daily routine.
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Kickstarting the body’s repair mechanisms after a heart attackKing's College London | Professor Francesco Dazzi
When someone suffers a heart attack, some of their heart cells die and the body is unable to replace them. This can eventually lead to heart failure. Scientists have been testing whether injecting a type of stem cell - known as mesenchymal ...
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Revealing the role of angiotensin II in pulmonary arterial hypertensionUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor A Mark Evans
In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), higher levels of a hormone called angiotensin II promote PAH because they cause the smooth muscle cells that line the wall of the lung arteries to contract, raising the pressure in these vessels. Hi...
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Good blood supply to fat could explain 'fat but fit' paradox
The ‘fat but fit’ paradox – where some people who are overweight have a seemingly healthy metabolism – may be explained by a good blood supply to their fat cells, according to new research we funded. The findings suggest that encouraging the growth of new blood vessels in fat could offer some protection against heart attacks and strokes.
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Free defibrillator scheme reopens to save lives across UK
This year, there are over 320 defibrillator packages available to communities as we relaunch our Community Defibrillator Funding Programme.
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Tackling fatty plaques and aneurysms by blocking tiny blood vessel growth.University of Bristol | Dr Jason L Johnson
Heart attacks occur when a build-up of fatty material in the walls of coronary arteries blocks blood flow to the heart. It’s one of the leading causes of death in the UK. The fatty build-up is known as atherosclerosis, and this can also cau...
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Looking for ways to repair a broken heartUniversity of Oxford | Dr Nicola Smart
Dr Nicola Smart and colleagues at the University of Oxford are looking for new ways to repair damaged heart muscle cells and boost heart repair after a heart attack, to prevent heart failure. Dr Smart discovered that in mice, cells that f...
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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...