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BHF announces £10 million Cardiovascular Grand Challenge research funding competition
We have announced a £10 million Cardiovascular Grand Challenge research funding competition to accelerate breakthroughs for people with cardiovascular disease
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What dictates where plaques form in the blood vessels?University of Oxford | Dr Ellie Tzima
Dr Ellie Tzima and colleagues at the University of Oxford are working out how plaques form in atherosclerosis - an inflammatory disease where fatty plaques gradually build up on the inner surface of blood vessels. Over time, these plaques c...
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Identifying fatty fingerprints involved in atherosclerosisKing's College London | Professor Manuel Mayr
Most heart attacks and strokes occur because the arteries feeding the heart or brain have become clogged with fatty plaques, a condition called atherosclerosis. Your risk of atherosclerosis is increased when you have high levels of fats in ...
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Understanding and modelling the heart’s wiring systemUniversity of Manchester | Professor Mark R Boyett
The heart beat is produced by regular electrical pulses generated by the heart’s own wiring system. Changes during disease can lead to problems with the heart’s wiring system that causing erratic heart beats (arrhythmias) and in very seriou...
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Jennifer Metcalfe becomes the face of our fascinator range
Our fascinator range offers 38 styles in a spectrum of colours with prices starting as low as £7.99, it’s perfect for if you’re looking for style on a budget.
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How does sleep affect your heart?
It's probably not a revelation to hear that sleeping well is good for you. But what exactly is the link between sleep and the heart?
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Louise Wilson joins Board of Trustees
We’re delighted to welcome business and HR leader Louise Wilson to our Board of Trustees
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Investigating inflammation in blood vessel disease.King's College London | Professor Albert Ferro
Atherosclerosis occurs when arteries are narrowed by the build-up of fatty deposits within the vessel wall. It’s the principal cause of coronary heart disease and can lead to heart attack or, if it involves the arteries supplying blood to t...
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How cells decide on their future rolesUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Rui Monteiro
Formation of the vascular network that carries blood, oxygen and nutrients around the body begins early in the embryo. The main vessels - arteries and veins - are formed first and soon after smaller vessels develop from the main vessels to ...
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What is the role of COX-1 in blood vessels?Imperial College London | Dr Nicholas Kirkby
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Nicholas Kirkby is studying whether blocking an enzyme called COX-1 in blood vessels as well as platelets could protect against heart attacks and strokes. Blood clotting pathways stop us ...