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Targeting the inflammatory process may be a new way to treat heart diseaseUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Xuan Li
Inflammation plays a part in the development of many heart and circulatory diseases, including atherosclerosis, where arteries become ‘furred up’ and narrowed, and post-ischaemic injury, when tissue is damaged because of a lack of oxygen su...
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Developing a new technology to ‘see’ the cells of our heartUniversity of Leeds | Professor Jurgen E Schneider
The heart is made up of cardiac muscle and connective tissue. The way the different types of cells in the heart are arranged and joined together is important. An electrical current must be able to pass smoothly between them, and stimulate a...
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Studying the mechanisms behind a genetic link to coronary heart diseaseUniversity of Leicester | Professor Shu S Ye
Coronary heart disease is caused by a build-up of fatty material within the walls of the arteries which supply blood to the heart. Many lifestyle factors, such as smoking, can increase the risk of this happening. But coronary heart disease ...
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A guide to free BHF information and support servicesPoster / chart, published on 18/09/2023
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Fish genes hold key to repairing damaged hearts
The Mexican tetra fish can repair its heart after damage — something researchers have been striving to achieve in humans for years. Now, new research funded by the British Heart Foundation published in Cell Reports suggests that a gene called lrrc10 may hold the key to this fish’s remarkable ability.
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Targeted genetic testing for inherited condition is life saving and cost effective
BHF study finds cascade testing service for FH is cost effective, lifesaving and could avoid thousands of heart attacks and strokes.
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How to set up a JustGiving fundraising page
Set up your British Heart Foundation JustGiving page for individuals or teams with our guide and tips for success.
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Can a new drug protect the heart from damage caused by a heart attack?University of Glasgow | Dr William Fuller
Dr William Fuller and colleagues at the University of Dundee are studying new ways to protect heart muscle tissue from injury after a heart attack. When blood vessels become blocked, such as during a heart attack, the amount of oxygen d...
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Uncovering clues about a subtype of immune cells that contributes to heart diseaseUniversity of Oxford | Professor Claudia Monaco
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are ‘metabolic’ diseases that increase the risk of atherosclerosis, a build-up of fatty material inside the arteries. When these fatty plaques break apart they can trigger a heart attack or stroke. A common f...
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Helping to equip researchers with a more efficient tool to measure how living heart muscle cells contractImperial College London | Professor Sian Harding
Live heart muscle cells are an invaluable tool for studying how disease affects the heart’s ability to contract. However, the traditional way of studying these cells using video tracking technology is slow because only one cell can be studi...