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Could our eyes reveal our future heart and circulatory disease risk?St George's, University of London | Professor Alicja Rudnicka
Dr Alicja Rudnicka and her colleagues at St George’s, University of London, are studying if retinal blood vessels in the back of the eye could be a ‘window’ into blood vessel health. Changes in the shape and size of retinal blood vessel...
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How does carbon monoxide affect the normal heart beat?University of Leeds | Professor Chris Peers
Carbon monoxide inhalation is the most common form of death by poisoning and can cause dangerous disruption to heart rhythm. Professor Chris Peers and co-workers based at the University of Leeds are carrying out BHF-funded research into the...
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An initiative supporting research into heart disease preventionMedical Research Council | Unknown National Prevention Research Initiative
Heart and circulatory disease cause thousands of deaths in the UK each year. The British Heart Foundation has awarded £1million over the next 5 years to continue its support for The National Prevention Research Initiative, a collaboration b...
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Explaining why some nanoparticles are harmfulUniversity of Edinburgh | Dr Mark Miller
Dr Mark Miller is working out whether a group of fats made in the body are responsible for harming our heart and circulatory system. The fats, called eicosanoids, may be causing the harmful effects that very small particles, known as nanopa...
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Over 100,000 people now waiting over four months for time-sensitive heart care
Latest NHS England figures reveal that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists grew to a record 333,915 at the end of June in England, 8,347 more than the previous month, and the 24th consecutive month where an increase has been seen.
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Graeme Souness backs Rangers Charity Foundation partnership
The Rangers Charity Foundation has announced BHF Scotland as their new national charity partner for the season.
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Can 3D printing improve the care of children with congenital heart disease?University College London | Professor Andrew Taylor
In the UK, 12 babies a day are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, a condition or defect that develops in the womb before a baby is born. The defects seen in babies’ hearts are numerous, complex and often unique. It is now possible to...
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Studying how the mechanical stress of the heartbeat could affect ion channel proteinsUniversity of Oxford | Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan
Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan from the University of Oxford has received three years’ BHF funding to study what processes are going on in the heart which enable it to act as a strong mechanical force, pumping oxygenated blood around the body...
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Faster translation of lab discoveries into new treatments for people with heart diseaseUniversity of Bristol | Professor Raimondo Ascione
The BHF is helping researchers in Bristol move lab discoveries into the clinic to benefit heart patients more quickly by contributing nearly £1 million towards a unique Translational Biomedical Centre. The Centre, costing almost £5 million,...
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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart conditions are heart conditions that you're born with. Get information about congenital heart disease, types, causes and treatment.