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Developing better scans to guide cardiac catheterisationKing's College London | Dr Sebastien Roujol
Cardiac catheterisation is used to aid diagnosis and treatment in people with congenital heart disease (CHD). It involves inserting a catheter and a guidewire into the circulatory system through the groin or arm and is guided by an X-ray ma...
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Strong muscles linked to lower heart attack risk
People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according to AI analysis of heart scans.
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Studying the zebrafish to find new ways to protect against plaques in vesselsUniversity of Sheffield | Professor Paul Evans
Atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty deposits in blood vessels, begins at the branches and bends of arteries. This plaque disturbs blood flow, causing a phenomenon called low ‘wall shear stress’ (WSS). In turn, this leads to abnormal grow...
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Developing tools to test dissolvable stentsLoughborough University | Professor Liguo Zhao
Supervised by engineering lecturer Dr Liguo Zhao, the PhD student will study bioresorbable stents, which will be used to open blocked blood vessels and then dissolve when no longer needed. Stents are routinely used to re-open blocked cor...
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What’s really in a mince pie: Christmas treats unwrapped
Trying to stay healthy over the Christmas period? It's best to know what's really in the foods you're eating
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Football legend Graeme Souness urges fans to learn lifesaving CPR
Football legend Graeme Souness is calling on fans across the country to unite in a campaign to learn lifesaving CPR – that could be a game changer for survival rates. The former Liverpool FC captain is joining forces with the BHF to help save more lives from out of hospital cardiac arrest.
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How can a healthy gut improve your heart health?
A healthy diet can reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease, improve your gut health and stop you gaining weight, reducing your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Cross Party Group Inquiry into Atrial Fibrillation in Scotland
The Cross Party Group (CPG) on Heart Disease and Stroke held an Inquiry into Atrial Fibrillation (AF) diagnosis, treatment and care in Scotland.
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Virtual heart map to help doctors locate artery blockages
Research that we're funding at the University of Sheffield could make angiograms more effective and help clinicians locate blockages in coronary arteries.
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BHF joins leading organisations in calling for an industry wide sugar and salt levy
We have joined a major new campaign, Recipe for Change, which is calling for the UK Government to implement an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar to help make our food healthier.