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Sleep apnoea sufferers help scientists understand heart disease link
The hearts of one hundred patients with sleep apnoea from are being monitored in a new BHF funded trial to help researchers understand why sufferers are more likely to die from heart disease.
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Where to position a pacemaker lead in the heartUniversity of Manchester | Dr Matthias Schmitt
Dr Matthias Schmitt, University of Manchester, is determining the best position for a pacemaker lead in the heart. When a pacemaker is implanted, the lead can be placed at the lowermost tip of the heart, or between the ventricle chambers of...
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How to cope with losing a loved one
Most of us will experience losing a loved one in our lives. While nothing can ease the pain of bereavement, there are things that can help you through.
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Is there a test to diagnose heart attacks in women?
Our medical expert explains what the high-sensitivity troponin test is and how it could help diagnose women who've had a heart attack.
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How to organise a quiz night for BHF
Read our guide to planning a charity quiz night for British Heart Foundation. Get free materials and raise money for lifesaving research.
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Taking a common antibiotic alongside a statin
Taking a common antibiotic alongside a statin commonly prescribed in Canada could have adverse effects on older people, according to new research.
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Developing a new technology to detect people who experience side effects from statinsImperial College London | Professor Darrel Francis
Professor Darrel Francis and his team are studying new ways to help doctors work out which patients are experiencing side effects from statins. Statins are drugs that lower cholesterol and markedly reduce the chance of heart attacks and ...
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How to quit smoking
If you are trying to quit smoking, then have a look at our 5 steps. It's a challenge but in the long term it will have many benefits for your health and your finances.
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Look after yourself and your garden this winter
Time spent gardening can help you feel better. Here are 6 ways you can garden over the winter months.
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How proteins cluster to ensure a regular heartbeatUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Antony Jackson
On the surface of each heart muscle cell are tiny pores, or ion channels. These open and close to let sodium, calcium and potassium ions flow in and out of the cells, and generate the electrical signal that causes the heart to contract and ...