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Impacts of graduate certification in adult cardiac catheter practise - year two report

Other, 73 pages, published on 30/06/2011

A report detailing the evaluation of the graduate certification in adult cardiac catheter practise.

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Professor Cathie Sudlow appointed Chief Scientist of Health Data Research UK

Professor Cathie Sudlow, Director of the British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre, has been named as the first Chief Scientist of Health Data Research UK

Over 100,000 people now waiting over four months for time-sensitive heart care

Latest NHS England figures reveal that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists grew to a record 333,915 at the end of June in England, 8,347 more than the previous month, and the 24th consecutive month where an increase has been seen.

RESEARCH

Could inhibiting PMCA4 protect people from death after a heart attack?

University of Manchester | Dr Delvac Oceandy

Coronary heart disease occurs when the inside of one or more of your coronary arteries become narrowed due to a gradual build-up of fatty deposits. This limits the blood flow in part of your heart muscle, causing inflammation and disruptin...

RESEARCH

How are immune cells involved in plaque development?

University of Cambridge | Dr Andrew Sage

BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Andrew Sage is studying how different parts of our immune system play a role in boosting or reducing plaque development in atherosclerosis. As atherosclerosis happens, blood vessels become ‘...

PUBLICATION

Health at Work pedometer challenge - individual step count sheet

Workbook, 1 page, published on 20/12/2012

This is the step count sheet for each individual taking part in the pedometer challenge. Enter your daily steps as part of the Health at Work pedometer challenge.

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RESEARCH

How does cAMP exert anti-inflammatory effects in blood vessels?

University of Bristol | Dr Mark Bond

Bristol researchers are testing their theory of how blood vessel-damaging inflammation occurs in the body. Inflammation is an essential process for healthy healing after injury. However, long-term inflammation is involved in many heart a...

S Club shine a spotlight on heart conditions this September

Pop group S Club are joining forces with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) this month to shine a spotlight on heart conditions in memory of their much-loved band member Paul.

RESEARCH

Predicting graft success or failure in coronary bypass surgery

University of Oxford | Professor Charalambos Antoniades

Dr Charalambos Antoniades and colleagues from the University of Oxford have been awarded a 3-year grant of £258,000 to help address the very important question of why coronary bypass surgery may fail after just a few months. This surgery is...