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Does the BACE 1 protein cause blood vessel damage in obesity and diabetes?University of Dundee | Professor Michael L J Ashford
Professor Michael Ashford is studying ways to prevent blood vessels becoming damaged in obesity and diabetes. The inner lining of blood vessels, the endothelium, is crucial to keep blood vessels healthy. Endothelial damage is strongly l...
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Using man-made proteins to halt the development of fatty plaques in coronary arteriesUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sreenivasan Ponnambalam
Heart attacks are caused by the development of fatty plaques in coronary arteries which can rupture, causing blood clots that block the blood supply to the heart. While a good diet and regular exercise can reduce our risk of coronary heart ...
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Thousands of people undiagnosed with irregular heartbeat increasing risk of stroke
New estimates we've released today show that up to 500,000 people could be living undiagnosed with the heart rhythm condition, atrial fibrillation
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Researchers swap lab coats for Lycra to celebrate the BHF's 60th birthday
Inspired by six decades of breakthroughs, our researchers from across the UK have taken on physical challenges to raise vital funds for BHF research.
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Does amyloid build-up in the heart make aortic stenosis more difficult to treat?University College London | Professor James Moon
The most common form of heart valve disease is aortic stenosis, where there is narrowing of the aortic valve – the valve that controls blood flow from the heart into the main blood vessel supplying the body. The heart has to pump harder to...
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Should the flu vaccine programme be extended for heart attack and stroke prevention?London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Charlotte Warren-Gash
Researchers are investigating if people with heart disease risk factors are vulnerable to flu-related heart attacks. Having a respiratory infection, such as flu or pneumonia, temporarily raises our risk of a heart attack or stroke. While...
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How do faults in the ryanodine receptor lead to abnormal heart rhythms?Swansea University | Dr Spyros Zissimopoulos
BHF Senior Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Spyros Zissimopoulos is studying a protein involved in the electrical activity of the heart muscle cells that help the heart beat regularly. Dr Zissimopoulos is looking at how defects in the r...
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New clinical trial aims to improve heart protection during surgery in children
A new clinical trial that we've funded could help improve the recovery of children who undergo life-saving heart surgery.
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PUBLICATION
Understanding a heart attack - large printLarge Print, published on 16/08/2024
A large print booklet to help you and your loved ones understand what a diagnosis of angina means. It includes information on diagnosis, causes, treatment and living with a heart condition. As well as steps you can take to look after your heart, and where to get support.
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Spread the wordBooklet, published on 28/07/2011
Advice on fundraising and spreading the word to your local media.
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