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Waiting lists for heart care fell slightly for the second time in two months – but average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes remain “dangerously long”, new data shows.

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King's College London | Professor Catherine Shanahan

Professor Catherine Shanahan at King’s College London is studying why, as we age, our arteries accumulate bone-like deposits and harden. This hardening increases our risk of developing high blood pressure or having a heart attack or stroke....

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We talk about how your congenital heart condition may affect sex and your relationships. We cover medicines, contraception, safety and having a baby

New research we've funded has found that an invasive treatment approach is a safe option to help reduce risk of subsequent heart attacks in older patients.

We examine recent media reports suggesting that certain antidepressants can negatively affect your heart health by altering heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight.

Defra has set out the process by which it expects to set new environmental targets, as previously outlined in the Environment Bill.

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University of Bristol | Dr Angela Nobbs

Endocarditis is an infection that affects the inner lining of the heart. It is a rare but life-threatening condition, usually caused by bacteria that have entered the bloodstream and have circulated to the heart. Oral streptococci bacteria ...

Pulmonary atresia is a type of congenital heart condition, which means a defect that develops in the womb before your baby is born

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