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New study could prevent future heart attacks and stroke for chest pain patients
Research funded by us at Keele University could help doctors better identify the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke in patients with chest pain.
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Could a person’s own cells help to prevent a heart transplant being rejected?King's College London | Professor Giovanna Lombardi
Professor Giovanna Lombardi at King’s College London is studying if white blood cells called regulatory T cells (Tregs), which stop our immune system attacking our healthy cells, could also prevent heart transplants being rejected. Heart ...
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Can microRNAs prevent complications after coronary artery stenting or bypass grafting?University of Glasgow | Professor Tomasz Guzik
Patients who have life-saving surgery like a coronary artery bypass graft or a stent fitted, are unfortunately at higher risk of blood vessel blockage. To avoid this and maximise patient benefits, we need new treatments that prevent blood v...
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First-of-its-kind trial testing diabetes drug to treat deadly aneurysms
A Leicestershire farmer has become the first person in the UK to join a trial, funded by us, to test whether the type 2 diabetes drug metformin can treat deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms
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Research discovers key cause of restricted blood flow to the brain in vascular dementia
Groundbreaking new research has uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia, that directly target a cause of the condition.
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Developing a scan to detect patients at a higher risk of strokeUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor David Newby
BHF Professor David Newby and his colleagues at the University of Edinburgh are using a new scan that uses very strong magnets to study fatty deposits in the arteries of the head, neck and chest of people who have had a recent stroke. ...
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Supporting someone through the 3 stages of vascular dementia
Get practical tips and emotional strategies to help as vascular dementia progresses with Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Kensa Morgan.
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Prof David Attwell to spearhead BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Prof David Attwell as the Centre Director for the groundbreaking new BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. With a distinguished career spanning decades and a wealth of expertise in neuroscience and physiology, Prof Attwell brings unparalleled leadership and vision to this pivotal role.
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New trial from Leicester to identify best treatment for aortic stenosis
A new £2.7m clinical trial led from the University of Leicester aims to identify the best time to operate on people living with the debilitating heart condition aortic stenosis.
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PKCα: a potential new target to prevent artery calcificationUniversity of Manchester | Professor Keith Brennan
Vascular calcification occurs when bone-like deposits build-up in the arteries, causing them to stiffen and narrow. This is a common complication of people with atherosclerosis or kidney disease and can lead to high blood pressure, heart at...