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Heart researcher inspired to help others following her own experiences with heart problems
A British Heart Foundation-funded researcher has discussed how her own heart conditions and subsequent stroke have affected her and inspired the life-changing research that she leads
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A sunny way to treat high blood pressureUniversity of Edinburgh | Dr Richard Weller
Dr Richard Weller is working out if exposure to sunlight can help people reduce their blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke. We already know that too much sunlight can increase our risk of developing skin cancer, but there ...
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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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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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Should anticlotting drugs for AF be given to people who’ve had a brain haemorrhage?University of Edinburgh | Professor Rustam Al-Shahi Salman
Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm. It is more common in the elderly and is associated with a much higher risk of stroke – when a clot blocks blood supply to part of the brain. For that reason, most people...
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Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the name for conditions that affect your heart or circulation. These include high blood pressure, stroke and vascular dementia. Find out what causes it, symptoms and how it's treated.
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How does insulin like growth factor prevent fatty build-up inside arteries?University of Leeds | Dr Stephen Wheatcroft
Dr Stephen Wheatcroft and his team at the University of Leeds are working out if a hormone called insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its receptors can help prevent fatty deposits building up inside the arteries. This 'furring up' ...
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Should the flu vaccine programme be extended for heart attack and stroke prevention?London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Charlotte Warren-Gash
Researchers are investigating if people with heart disease risk factors are vulnerable to flu-related heart attacks. Having a respiratory infection, such as flu or pneumonia, temporarily raises our risk of a heart attack or stroke. While...
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The Big Beat Challenge: £30 million to start a revolution
Out of the 75 proposals received, 4 have been shortlisted, but which research team will come out on top and win the Big Beat Challenge?
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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.