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Reporting progress
Here is a list and an explanation of the reports you should submit to the British Heart Foundation describing the progress of your research as a condition of a grant award.
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RESEARCH
Using computer models of people’s hearts to predict the best treatment optionKing's College London | Dr Steven Niederer
Atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heart rhythm in the upper two chambers of the heart, and heart failure (HF) often occur in people at the same time. AF can contribute to HF or can be caused by it, but it is not always clear to doctors...
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Finding new ways to help people with heart disease avoid muscle weaknessUniversity of Leeds | Professor Stuart Egginton
In many people with heart disease, daily living can be a challenge. This is not entirely due to the heart not working correctly - lost or blocked small blood vessels may also increase muscle fatigue, and contribute to muscle wasting and wea...
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Heart attack significantly increases risk of other health conditions
A major new study we part-funded has found that having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions.
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New AI technology for advanced heart attack prediction
BHF researchers develop a heart ‘fingerprint’ to tailor personalised treatment for people at high risk of deadly heart attack.
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What triggers an aneurysm to get bigger, and can we stop it?University of Leeds | Dr Marc Bailey
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a ballooning of the main blood vessel in the body, the aorta. AAAs tend to grow over time and eventually may rupture, which can be fatal. At the moment, the only treatment is surgery if the aneurysm is lar...
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Finding out how gum disease is linked to coronary heart diseaseUniversity of Bristol | Professor Sarah Jane George
Professor Sarah George is studying how bacteria that cause gum disease may be linked to coronary heart disease and heart attacks. People with gum disease are more prone to coronary heart disease, but whether gum disease actually causes or w...
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7 signs your fitness journey is paying off
Starting a fitness journey and keeping going with it can be challenging. To keep yourself motived, look for these signs that your fitness is getting better.
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High-risk heart failure patients should receive lifesaving implantable defibrillators sooner
People with heart-failure who are at high risk of heart rhythm problems shouldn’t have to wait to be fitted with a lifesaving implantable cardioverter defibrillator, according to research we’ve funded.
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Study finds that statins do not cause the majority of side effects listed in package leaflets
Statins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, according to the most comprehensive review of side effects