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From the procedure to recovery: Frequently asked pacemaker questions
Pacemaker implantation is a relatively common heart procedure. We answer your most frequently asked questions about the implantation process and the recovery.
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The CGRP receptor - Investigating the structure and function of a special proteinUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Alex Conner
New treatments are urgently needed to combat heart disease, one of the biggest killers in the UK. Understanding the molecular basis for the normal function of the heart and circulatory system is central to being able to develop new ways to ...
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Understanding the link between diabetes and cardiovascular diseaseUniversity of Bristol | Professor Simon Satchell
Dr Simon Satchell’s team at the University of Bristol is trying to understand the link between diabetes and onset of cardiovascular disease. Diabetes is a major risk factor for the development of heart and circulatory disease. This risk mig...
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Simon Gillespie to retire from the British Heart Foundation
Today we announce that our chief executive, Simon Gillespie, will be retiring from the charity at the end of December after almost seven years.
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Congenital heart disease and Covid-19: what you need to know
Our medical experts explain what you need to know about the Covid-19 coronavirus if you have congenital heart disease.
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Understanding the genes controlling heart development and repairUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Nicholas Hastie
Professor Nicholas Hastie is studying cells in the epicardium, the outside layer of the heart, which plays a crucial role during heart development in the embryo and in repairing the adult heart. A gene called Wilms’ tumour 1, or Wt1, is i...
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BHF Professor Barbara Casadei appointed Head of the National Heart and Lung Institute
Leading cardiologist and BHF Professor Barbara Casadei has been appointed as head of the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London.
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Legacy and next steps for care and support planning
We explore the legacy of our programme across five sites funded to deliver care and support planning via the House of Care approach.
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The link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s diseaseImperial College London | Professor James Scott
Dr James Scott and colleagues from Imperial College London will investigate how factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease also increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease potentially by damaging the blood brain barrier. The ...
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Uncovering the link between arterial stiffening, high blood pressure and heart and circulatory diseaseKing's College London | Professor Philip Chowienczyk
As we age, the composition of our arteries changes, leading to what researchers and clinicians call ‘stiffening’. This change can cause damaging effects that can increase blood pressure. Over time, this can lead to heart and circulatory dis...