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Identifying people at risk of arrhythmias after cardiac resynchronisation therapyKing's College London | Dr Steven Niederer
Dr Steven Niederer and his team at King’s College London are working out why some people develop heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, after they receive cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT). CRT is used to treat heart failure, but it a...
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The UPBEAT trial: can improving the lifestyle of obese pregnant women reduce the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the child?King's College London | Professor Lucilla Poston
We know that maintaining a healthy weight increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy. However, obesity in pregnancy is common in recent years and can have health consequences for both mothers and babies, including conditions like gestatio...
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Heart surgery - TIGHT-K
TIGHT-K looked at when potassium supplements should be given after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
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Investigating the immune system’s response to a heart attackUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Dimitrios Tsiantoulas
Our immune system plays a critical role in the health and disease of our heart and circulatory system, though researchers believe there is much more to this crucial relationship than we currently understand. For instance, we know little abo...
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What is a TAVI procedure?
Ann Simpson shares what it’s like to have TAVI – a life-enhancing procedure to treat heart valve disease.
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Are statins really a ‘waste of time’ for over-75s?
A new study has reported that statins don’t reduce risk of heart attacks and stroke for over 75s without existing heart or circulatory diseases. We go behind the headlines.
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A to Z of our printed booklets
A to Z of our printed resources available to order for free
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How to have a healthy breakfast
Breakfast is an important part of a balanced diet - so get our senior dietitian's tips on how to start your day the healthy way. Find out more.
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NHS and Novartis to collaborate to tackle heart disease
A proposed collaboration between the NHS and pharmaceutical company Novartis to study cholesterol-lowering drug could save 30,000 lives over the next 10 years
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Can sweet treats reduce the risk of a heart attack?
Read the BHF verdict on recent headlines that say people who eat sugary snacks have a lower risk of a heart attack or stroke.