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People from Black and Asian ethnic groups at greater risk of dying from coronavirus
We respond to figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which reveal that people from certain minority ethnic groups are disproportionately at greater risk of dying from Covid-19.
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Understanding how the blood vessels in our heart cope with pressureUniversity of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora
Blood flow in muscles continually changes depending on whether we are resting or active. To cope with these changes, blood vessels must adapt to meet the demands of rest and exercise. This is especially true in the heart, where vessels are ...
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Understanding how common cancer drugs affect the heartUniversity of Reading | Professor Angela Clerk
Several drugs to treat cancer are known to have long-term side effects on the heart. Among them are drugs that impact a series of proteins which talk to each other, called the ERK1/2 pathway. This pathway promotes cancer, but it also protec...
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Hertbeats, The St Albans and District Cardiac Support Group
Hertbeats helps those with heart problems lead a fuller life by arranging exercise groups, walks and social activities and outings.
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Investigating why blood clots are more common in pregnant women who are overweight.University of Glasgow | Dr Catherine Bagot
Blood clots in veins, while rare, are one of the main causes of death in pregnant women. Overweight pregnant women are at a greater risk of blood clots than pregnant women of a healthy weight, but the reasons why are not understood. Hig...
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What keeps mitochondria healthy in the heart?King's College London | Professor Ajay Shah
BHF Professor Ajay Shah and his team at Kings College London are studying whether manipulating a stress pathway in the mitochondria of heart muscle cells could help treat heart disease. Mitochondria are ‘powerhouses’ within cells that gene...
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Studying the hERG channel’s role in abnormal heart rhythmUniversity of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox
Suffering from an abnormal heart rhythm (a condition called arrhythmia) is a frightening and potentially life-threatening condition. New treatments are needed to help prevent them. Professor Jules Hancox and his team at the University of Br...
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Can we predict which aneurysms pose the most risk?University of Leicester | Professor Matthew Bown
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the main blood vessel of the body, the aorta. The aorta is usually about 2cm wide, but aneurysms can cause this to increase to over 5.5cm. AAAs are dangerous as they can burst and cause in...
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Numbers of heart patients waiting over four months at record high
NHS England monthly waiting times data shows increasing numbers of heart patients waiting for treatment