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Learning tricks from ticks to treat autoimmune myocarditisUniversity of Oxford | Professor Shoumo Bhattacharya
Occasionally, a virus or bacterial infection can lead to severe and potentially fatal inflammation of the heart muscle known as autoimmune myocarditis. There is currently no specific treatment for this condition. However, Professor Shoumo B...
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A new technique for tracking the blood enzyme haem oxygenase 1Imperial College London | Dr Joseph Boyle
Haem is an important molecule in our blood that carries oxygen and gives blood its red colour. The amount of haem in the body is maintained by an enzyme called haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1). HO-1 breaks down bruises by converting the blood into h...
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BHF announces staff consultation and warns of a possible loss of 300 roles
The BHF has today announced that it intends to consult with staff on reducing costs which may involve losing up to 300 roles at the charity. We have been forced to begin the process in response to the devastating fall in our income caused by the coronavirus crisis.
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Is there a link between infertility and heart problems?
Is there a link between infertility and heart problems? Our expert, Abigail Fraser, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Bristol, explains.
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
A coronary artery bypass graft, also known as heart bypass surgery, is a procedure that treats coronary heart disease. Learn more about why you might need one, what happens during bypass surgery, the benefits and risks of the operation, your recovery, what you do when you go home, and more.
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The role of fibrin structure in a blood clotUniversity of Leeds | Professor Robert Ariens
Coronary heart disease claims thousands of lives each year in the UK. The coronary arteries of people with the disease have been damaged by the build-up of ‘fatty plaques’ in the vessel wall, which can eventually rupture to cause a blood cl...
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How to protect your heart during chemo
Consultant Cardiologist, Professor Malcolm Walker, explains how chemo can affect your heart and what you can do to protect it.
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When does our heart first start to beat?
Until now, scientists thought that the first time our heart muscle beat was around day 21 of a human pregnancy but new research suggests otherwise.
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How to cope with fears about your life expectancy
Clinical Psychologist Dr Anne-Marie Doyle says when you have a heart condition it’s natural to worry about dying. She offers insight and tips to manage those fears.
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Understanding autophagy; a cellular maintenance system that goes wrong in heart failureKing's College London | Dr Joseph Burgoyne
Over half a million people in the UK have been diagnosed with heart failure, when the heart lacks the strength to pump blood around the body efficiently. The condition gets worse over time, and can be severely debilitating and distressing. ...