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Reducing the use of animals in research into deep vein thrombosisUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Daniele Vigolo
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a life-threatening and debilitating condition where blood clots form within the deep veins, often in the leg. These clots can become unstable and cause fatal conditions such as pulmonary embolism. It’s currentl...
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Heart failure life expectancy is six months shorter in most deprived areas
Heart failure patients living in the most deprived postcodes are at risk of dying six and a half months earlier than patients in the least deprived areas
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Uncovering the role of IGF-1 in obesity and diabetesUniversity of Leeds | Professor Mark Kearney
Over one billion people worldwide suffer from obesity and/or obesity-related Type 2 diabetes. These disorders are a major cause of heart attacks, heart failure, lower limb amputation and dementia. Modern treatments for Type 2 diabetes only ...
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Guideline on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
We are working with Joint British Societies to deliver the first ‘living’ guideline for the prevention of CVD. Find out about the programme and how it’s funded.
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How do platelet surface receptors ‘ITAM’ regulate function in health and disease?University of Birmingham | Professor Stephen P Watson
BHF Professor Stephen Watson from the University of Birmingham has been awarded a five year grant totalling almost £1.5million to look at the effects of tiny cells called platelets in our circulation. We know that platelets ‘plug’ a site of...
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AI tool could rule out heart attacks and reduce hospital stays
Researchers we've funded have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that can rapidly rule out heart attacks in people attending A&E, allowing them to be safely sent home.
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Understanding and targeting cell senescence in atherosclerosisUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits called plaques in blood vessel walls. When these plaques rupture and cause a blood clot this can lead to a heart attack or stroke. The plaques are usually protected by a ‘cap’ containing vas...
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Increase your willpower and self-control
An expert psychologist explains how to increase your willpower and self-control to eat healthily, exercise regularly, quit smoking and live well.
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Measuring the benefits of weight loss surgery on heart healthUniversity of Oxford | Dr Oliver Rider
BHF Intermediate Clinical Research Fellow and consultant cardiologist Dr Oliver Rider is working out which form of weight loss surgery benefits heart health the most. Obesity causes the heart to enlarge and blood vessels to stiffen. Alth...
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Video: Lisa’s 10-minute workout
BHF Physical Activity Specialist offers tips on how you can be active every day, and demonstrates a 10-minute workout you can do in your living room.