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PUBLICATION
Stroke Statistics 2009Book, 108 pages, published on 04/01/2009
Statistics on the Stroke in the UK 2009.
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Patients with kidney failure at ‘unacceptably’ high risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
People with kidney failure are many times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than the general population and have a higher risk of dying as a result, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) published today in the European Heart Journal.
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How do I start exercising again after a heart attack or heart surgery?
It's good to stay active after a heart attack or heart surgery, but where do you start? Sarah Brealey shares tips from cardiac rehabilitation experts.
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Our impact on cerebrovascular research
Learn about the incredible research into stroke and vascular dementia BHF have funded and download our impact report.
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RESEARCH
How does a protein called SIRT1 prevent harmful blood clot formation?Manchester Metropolitan University | Dr Sarah Jones
Heart attacks and strokes occur when blood clots form and block the blood supply to the heart or brain. When blood vessels are damaged, small blood cells called platelets are activated and clump together to form a clot. In healthy blood ves...
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5 million euros awarded to international research teams to tackle heart and circulatory diseases
Leading researchers in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK will join forces to drive breakthroughs in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulatory diseases, thanks to a pioneering partnership between us, the Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF) and German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK).
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5 free swimming apps
We've picked out 5 free swimming apps that will encourage you to keep going when you're in the pool.
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RESEARCH
Harnessing natural heart-protective molecules to prevent heart diseaseQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Rebecca Charles
Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (known as EETs) are naturally occurring molecules that play a protective role against heart and circulatory diseases, by reducing blood pressure, inflammation and atherosclerosis. However, EETs are broken down by a...
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Prime Minister pledges to create a smokefree generation
We have warmly welcomed a proposal from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to prevent the next generation from ever smoking.
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RESEARCH
Understanding why arteries re-narrow after treatment with a stentQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Dr Qingzhong Xiao
Dr Qingzhong Xiao is studying cells and proteins involved in restenosis – when arteries re-narrow after patients receive a procedure called a coronary angioplasty. Coronary angioplasty, when a balloon is used to open a narrowed or blocke...