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Investigating a new way to prevent tissue remodelling in heart diseaseUniversity of Manchester | Dr Delvac Oceandy
Dr Delvac Oceandy and his team at the University of Manchester are studying if changing calcium levels in cells which help maintain tissue structure in many organs including the heart, called fibroblasts, could help to prevent tissues ‘remo...
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A clinical trial testing if intensive treatment of a heart attack benefits older peopleNewcastle University | Dr Vijay Kunadian
Dr Vijay Kunadian and her colleagues at the University of Newcastle are finding out if older, frailer patients could benefit from a procedure to restore blood supply to the heart muscle following a heart attack. As people live longer, mo...
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5 tips for coping with a changing body
You may find that your body changes after a heart event. We share expert tips to help you accept your new body.
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Should I wear a bra after heart surgery?
Our expert answers a question on whether a bra should be worn after surgery.
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Early blood-thinning treatment shown to be safe and effective for stroke patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment, according to a new study from University College London (UCL)
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Developing a new algorithm to detect arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac deathImperial College London | Dr Zachary Whinnett
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are small devices placed within the body that prevent sudden cardiac death by treating life-threatening ‘ventricular’ arrhythmias. If an ICD detects a...
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Developing a new imaging method to detect heart damage after a heart attackUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry
Supervised by Professor Colin Berry, this Clinical Research Training Fellow is developing a new scanning technique that measures the heart’s pumping ability. This is important after a heart attack as heart pump function can help predict pro...
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"World-leading" researcher Professor Susanne van Veluw announced as Group Leader at vascular dementia centre
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Susanne van Veluw, a new Group Leader at the BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research (CVDR).
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5 heart-healthy habits to learn
Learn hot to get your 5-a-day, cut the saturated fat, slash the salt, follow a Mediterranean-style diet and watch your portions.
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Is it normal to have chest pain after having a stent?
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse explains why you might experience discomfort after you have had a stent fitted, and what to do when it happens. Read more.