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Can the genetic code reveal why some people develop rheumatic heart disease?University of Oxford | Dr Thomas Parks
Rheumatic fever is a condition that is common in the developing world. It is caused by infection with a bacterium called group A streptococcus. Sometimes children and young adults who have had rheumatic fever go on to develop rheumatic hear...
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Family tribute to much loved father, David Cooper
Statement on behalf of the family of David Cooper
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How do stents work?
Stents are tiny devices which help to keep arteries open and can save lives. We take a look at how they work and what's involved.
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Reducing the use of animals in research into blood clottingUniversity of Reading | Dr Alice Pollitt
Platelets are small cells in the blood that are important for our blood to clot properly. They play a central role, not only in stopping excess bleeding after injury, but in the formation of dangerous blood clots in arteries that can lead t...
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Understanding the different causes of blood pressure in men versus womenUniversity of Bristol | Dr Emma Hart
Dr Emma Hart is supervising a PhD student who is investigating gender-related differences in high blood pressure. In the past, it was thought that men were more at risk of high blood pressure. But evidence shows that incidence of high blood...
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Using magnetic resonance imaging to find out why diabetics get heart failureUniversity of Leeds | Professor Sven Plein
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing heart failure, where the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body. It is unknown why diabetics are prone to heart failure and which treatments can slow the progression of ...
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BHF pays tribute to Professor Sheila Glennis Haworth CBE
Professor Haworth, former BHF Chairholder and pioneer in treatment of children’s pulmonary arterial hypertension, has sadly died.
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8 ways to use social media to stay healthy
Eight top tips on how you can use social media to help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle
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Why do heart muscles lose their ability to contract in cardiomyopathy?King's College London | Dr Qiuping Zhang
Heart muscle cells have a criss-cross network of protein molecules, called the cytoskeleton, that keep them in the correct shape. For the heart to beat, muscle cells need to change the shape of their cytoskeleton. Dr Zhang has previously sh...
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