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Could your smart watch alert you to risk of sudden death?
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that could, in future, enable wearable technology to warn those at risk of dangerous heart rhythm changes. The research, which was presented at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference, found that the algorithm could use ECGs to accurately identify people at highest risk of being hospitalised or dying due to arrhythmias.
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Pandemic motivates Brits to improve physical health
Roger Black backs BHF to encourage the nation to do one good thing for their heart during Heart Month
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Negative news stories about statins linked to people discontinuing treatment
Negative news stories about statins are linked to some people choosing to discontinue their statin treatment, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and dying from heart disease, according to research.
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A protein WISP-1 may reduce the risk of aneurysm formationUniversity of Bristol | Professor Sarah Jane George
Professor Sarah Jane George and colleagues at the University of Bristol have been awarded a 3-year grant to demonstrate the role of a protein called WISP-1 in reducing the risk of aneurysm formation. An aneurysm is a localized, balloon-...
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A new and better way of diagnosing early stage heart failure patientsKing's College London | Professor Philip Chowienczyk
Heart failure is a chronic condition that causes death and disability. It can develop as a result of injury to the heart muscle caused by a heart attack, or for other reasons. A routine test used to diagnose heart failure measures how much ...
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Heart attack & angina - UKGRIS
UKGRIS looked at whether using the GRACE risk score helps improve care for people with NSTEMI heart attack or unstable angina
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The CGRP receptor - Investigating the structure and function of a special proteinUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Alex Conner
New treatments are urgently needed to combat heart disease, one of the biggest killers in the UK. Understanding the molecular basis for the normal function of the heart and circulatory system is central to being able to develop new ways to ...
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Studying storage granules to understand bleeding disordersUniversity College London | Professor Daniel F Cutler
Endothelial cells that line the blood vessel contain cigar shaped storage granules called Weibel-Palade Bodies (WPBs), which release factors involved in blood clotting and inflammation. WPBs are malformed and do not function properly in Vo...
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High blood pressure-what you need to know and do
High blood pressure-what you need to know and do
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Fat round your middle could be most harmful to blood pressure, say researchers
Where you carry excess weight on your body may increase your risk of high blood pressure.