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Working out how obesity is a risk factor for blood vessel diseaseUniversity of Oxford | Professor Charalambos Antoniades
BHF Senior Clinical Research Fellow Professor Charalambos Antoniades is working out why obesity is a risk factor for blood vessel disease, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Fat, or adipose tissue, produces various molecules that hav...
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The UPBEAT trial: can improving the lifestyle of obese pregnant women reduce the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the child?King's College London | Professor Lucilla Poston
We know that maintaining a healthy weight increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy. However, obesity in pregnancy is common in recent years and can have health consequences for both mothers and babies, including conditions like gestatio...
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Why do we like salt so much, and how does it cause high blood pressure?University of Edinburgh | Professor Matthew Bailey
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart and circulatory disease and it affects millions of people in the UK. Having too much salt in our diet can lead to high blood pressure, so it’s important that we try to limit our int...
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Flu and your heart condition
Learn about the flu and how it affects you if you live with a heart condition, including whether the flu will impact on your medication, how long it lasts, getting vaccinated and tips to help with the symptoms.
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Long QT syndrome
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that affects up to 1 in 2,000 people. The condition is often inherited but can be caused by other things like medications.
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Managing long-term pain
As more people live with long-term pain, BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse looks at how it can be managed, including prescription painkillers.
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Angina - Causes, symptoms & treatments
Angina is a pain symptom felt in your chest, usually caused by coronary heart disease. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments for Angina.
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What are the causes of high blood pressure?
Dr Neil Chapman explains high blood pressure, how it can be prevented and managed, and updates us on how the BHF is tackling it.
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Angina medication: Questions about nitrates answered
Nitrates are a tried-and-tested treatment for angina, but it's important to be informed about their usage and potential side effects.
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Focus on: Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Anyone can develop high cholesterol as they age, but FH is a genetic condition, passed on to you by one of your parents. Professor Steve Humphries explains in this article