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Developing new ways to predict which fatty arteries could cause a heart attackImperial College London | Dr Pettahandige de Silva
Dr Pettahandige de Silva and his colleagues at Imperial College London are looking for ways to detect which fatty build-ups in arteries supplying the heart are likely to cause heart attacks. Dr de Silva has developed a technique to enco...
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The volunteer who planned to stay two weeks, celebrates 24 years as a BHF manager
BHF shop manager, Jojo Mills, was inspired to join us as a volunteer, intending to stay for two weeks. She has now been a valued team member of the BHF team for 24 years, in a paid role as a shop manager and has received a Long Service Award for her work.
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Learn CPR to the beat of a Christmas hit this festive season
As families gather together to celebrate Christmas, we are urging the nation to use the time together to learn CPR this festive season.
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Anti-inflammatory drug could reduce future heart attack risk
A cancer drug that unlocks the anti-inflammatory power of the immune system could help to reduce the risk of future heart attacks, according to research we've part funded presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in London.
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Do fish oil supplements raise the risk of heart disease?
Find out if taking fish oil supplements could really increase your chance of developing atrial fibrillation or having a stroke.
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Simple motivation tricks: how to stick to your health goals
We share simple tips from a health psychologist on how to get motivated to be healthy. Find out how.
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Covid-19: what it means if you have a heart condition
Covid-19 can cause serious illness if you have a heart or circulatory disease. Find out who’s at risk of serious illness, what to do if you test positive and how to manage symptoms.
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Searching for a safer anti-clotting drug by studying a protein called Factor XIIUniversity of Nottingham | Professor Jonas Emsley
People who have survived a heart attack or stroke tend to be at high risk of having another one. To try to prevent a repeat event, doctors prescribe certain medicines. These often include anticoagulant, also called anti-clotting, drugs suc...
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Green veg: a one-stop-shop for a healthier life?
New research we funded indicates the important role nitrates play in cardiovascular health
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How coronavirus changed the way patients responded to a heart attack
The death rate for patients who experienced what is normally a lower-risk heart attack rose sharply during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of NHS data.