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Limiting the damage to heart tissue after a heart attackUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Melanie Madhani
Most deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by a heart attack. There are many thousands of heart attacks in the UK each year. Finding new ways to limit heart muscle damage following a heart attack will offer a better chance of surviv...
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Can a new drug prevent vein graft failure?University of Bristol | Professor Sarah Jane George
Professor Sarah Jane George and her team at the University of Bristol want to improve the long term success of vein grafts, when a vein is used to bypass a blocked coronary artery in coronary artery bypass. Up to half of vein grafts used in...
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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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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.
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Towards less-invasive monitoring after a heart attackUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry
In 2011, the British Heart Foundation funded a study to look at the best way to decide which treatment to give to people who had recently had a heart attack. This showed that measuring the ‘pressure drop’ in a narrowed artery – something ca...
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A clinical trial of iron supplementation for people with heart failureUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Paul R Kalra
Iron is needed for many processes in our bodies to work, including enabling our muscles to function correctly. People with heart failure frequently have low iron levels, which worsens their symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, their...
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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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"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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Using MRI to predict atrial fibrillation and prevent future strokesKing's College London | Dr Steven Williams
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat which can increase a person’s risk of stroke. If the heart beats irregularly it can lead to pooling of the blood in the lower heart chamber and increased chance of clots forming. ...
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New computer tools to analyse heart function after a heart attackUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry
Professor Colin Berry and colleagues at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a grant to develop new computer tools that will provide detailed information on heart pump function revealed by magnetic resonance imaging scans in hours ra...