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Understanding defibrillators: what they are and how to use them
A defibrillator is a device that can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Find out how it works and when to use it.
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Young football fans lost to sudden cardiac death remembered in murals unveiled across the UK
Twelve powerful murals have been unveiled by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to highlight the tragic reality that 12 young people under the age of 35 are lost every week to sudden cardiac death in the UK.
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Does a protein called Piezo1 regulate adverse structural remodelling of the heart?University of Leeds | Dr Neil Turner
Cardiac remodelling refers to changes in the size, shape, and pumping ability of the heart. It can occur in response to sustained mechanical stress e.g. during chronic high blood pressure when the heart has to work harder to pump blood arou...
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The BHF responds to new study which finds Pacemakers may react to electrical appliances
A new American study has found that, when used in very close proximity to the body, everyday household appliances and electrical tools can interfere with a pacemaker’s ability to regulate heartbeats.
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One in three Brits admit to never using their Secret Santa gifts
This Christmas, to stop so many presents being unused we have kicked off a festive Secret Santa present scheme in our 680 shops across the UK to emphasise the incredible value and choice when buying pre-loved items. Present suggestions have been specially tagged with a Secret Santa sticker to make it easier to find unique presents.
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How does a faulty JAK2 gene cause bleeding in blood cancer?University of York | Dr Ian Hitchcock
Dr Ian Hitchcock and colleagues at the University of York are studying myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) - a type of blood cancer commonly caused by a fault in a gene called JAK2. The most common causes of illness and death in people with ...
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Having fun with fitness could motivate Brits to exercise more, new BHF survey suggests
A quarter of Brits say their top fitness goal this spring and summer is simply to enjoy themselves, a recent survey by the British Heart Foundation found.
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Rebuilding our lives together: Joe and Rhiannon's story
Joe and Rhiannon Baxter reflect on the changes to their lives after Joe’s cardiac arrest.
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Defining the specific roles of a group of proteins in atherosclerosisUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Pasquale Maffia
Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes. It is a disease where arteries become clogged with fatty deposits called plaques. Inflammation of artery walls is a key feature of atherosclerosis. During plaque formation, ...
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"How getting a stent made me turn my life around"
Lee Pearman was just 33 when he had angioplasty surgery. He explains why it was a wake-up call and how it made him realise what's important in life.