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How can a pacemaker help with fainting problems?
An expert answers a question from a patient who has been fitted with a pacemaker after years of regular fainting.
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Understanding a heart attack - large printLarge Print, published on 16/08/2024
A large print booklet to help you and your loved ones understand what a diagnosis of angina means. It includes information on diagnosis, causes, treatment and living with a heart condition. As well as steps you can take to look after your heart, and where to get support.
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Thousands of people undiagnosed with irregular heartbeat increasing risk of stroke
New estimates we've released today show that up to 500,000 people could be living undiagnosed with the heart rhythm condition, atrial fibrillation
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5 tips to try if you have low blood pressure
Hypotension can be managed with simple daily activities such as moving more, eating smaller meals and drinking plenty of fluids. Find out more here.
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RESEARCH
Identifying how beta-blockers might prevent heart muscle damage from pulmonary hypertensionUniversity of Leeds | Professor Edward White
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition that affects blood vessels in the lung and can lead to heart failure affecting the right side of the heart. Medicines called beta-blockers reduce the effect of chemicals such as adrenaline on th...
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A tribute to Donald Longmore
A tribute to BHF surgeon, Professor Donald Longmore, a member of the team who brought us the first heart transplant
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5 ways to manage your heart condition as you grow up
The journey from child to adult care is known as 'transition'. The experience of transition is different for every young person, we are here to help support you during this time.
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RESEARCH
What can the properties of blood clots tell us about the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation?University of Sheffield | Professor Robert Storey
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. It can cause a stroke because of blood clots forming in the heart and travelling to the brain. A protein called fibrin is a major component of blood clots...
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Scientists to investigate antioxidant drug for heart attacks
Scientists we funded at the University of Reading are to investigate whether a targetted antioxidant drug could be used to prevent heart attacks.
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Simple ambulance test saves lives after heart attack, says study
Simple ambulance test can save lives.