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Scientists in Reading to investigate blood clot formation to help stop heart attack
Researchers will study a group of proteins called connexins that are believed to play a crucial role in clot formation.
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Can 3D printing improve the care of children with congenital heart disease?University College London | Professor Andrew Taylor
In the UK, 12 babies a day are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, a condition or defect that develops in the womb before a baby is born. The defects seen in babies’ hearts are numerous, complex and often unique. It is now possible to...
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Reproductive factors in women linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds
An earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age are all linked to a higher risk of heart and circulatory problems in women, according to new research part-funded by us.
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Can a protein called caveolin-3 reveal a new way to treat heart failure?University of Bristol | Professor Clive Orchard
A regular and synchronised heartbeat is crucial for the heart to pump blood efficiently around the body. Levels of calcium must rapidly increase in a synchronised way in every heart cell to enable the heart to contract. Folds or ‘invaginati...
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Quiz: Which is the healthiest milk?
More of us are choosing non-dairy milks than ever before, often for health reasons. But do you know the facts?
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Finding new ways to boost blood vessel regrowth after a heart attackQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Adrian Hobbs
After a heart attack, the growth of new blood vessels into the damaged area of the heart is essential to deliver the vital oxygen and nutrients required to repair and restore its function. Despite the important role of blood vessel cells in...
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How vascular smooth muscle cell death is involved in atherosclerosis and coronary heart diseaseUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett
BHF Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences Martin Bennett has been awarded a Programme Grant of nearly £1.8million over five years to look in detail at areas of ‘fatty’ plaque build-up (which may rupture and trigger a blood clot potentially c...
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Understanding how platelets are switched on to help improve anti-clotting treatmentsUniversity of Bristol | Professor Stuart Mundell
Heart attacks occur when blood flow is blocked, usually by a blood clot developing in the blood vessels of the heart. Platelets are the major cells involved in the formation of blood clots and can be ‘switched on’ by substances inside the b...
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AI to help GPs identify those at high risk of heart-related death
A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can identify those at highest risk of conditions leading to heart-related death, including kidney failure and diabetes, according to new research funded by us presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress
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I spotted coconut sugar in the health food shop. What’s healthy about it?
Our expert answers a question on whether coconut sugar is healthy, and explains the difference between types of sugars. Find out more.