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Treating low oxygen in the womb to prevent heart disease in later lifeUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Dino Giussani
The supply of nutrients and oxygen to the womb is important for the health of the developing baby, but can also determine the risk of getting heart disease later in life. The mechanisms through which this occurs, however, remain unclear. Th...
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Government publishes new plan to save thousands of lives from heart disease and stroke
Today the UK Government has published the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework to drive better prevention, earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and more consistent care across England.
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Shining a spotlight on rare inherited disease to protect hearts this Valentine’s Day
We are funding a new study at The University of Oxford that could help prevent young people from suffering a fatal cardiac arrest due to a rare inherited heart disease.
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Prior coronavirus infection boosts response to variants after first vaccine dose
BHF-funded researchers have found that a single dose of vaccine boosts protection against coronavirus variants, but only in those with previous Covid-19.
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Can the Mediterranean diet prevent heart attacks and strokes?
Several news outlets are reporting that the Mediterranean diet can slash the risk of dying from heart attack and stroke. But is this true? We investigate.
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5 cholesterol-lowering foods
Learn how to reduce cholesterol through your diet. Learn what foods lower cholesterol and how you can add them to your diet.
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Top UK scientists urge Prime Minister to prevent catastrophic fall in charity research funding
More than 60 of the UK’s top cardiovascular disease and cancer research scientists have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister pressing for urgent financial support for UK medical research charities.
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Dancing back to health: Katharine's story
Find out how Katharine's favourite hobby helped her to recover after suffering aortic dissection and stroke.
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Harnessing the natural regenerative properties of the heart to repair damage after injuryUniversity of Oxford | Professor Paul Riley
The epicardium is the outside layer of the heart. It is made up of cells that are essential for normal heart development. If these cells could be switched on in adults who have sustained a heart injury, it may be possible to encourage heart...
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Feeling confident about my body after an S-ICD
Amy Millns had an S-ICD inserted after she suffered a cardiac arrest in her sleep. She tells us how she regained confidence in her body.