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A pilot trial to investigate whether a more thorough test for angina could lead to better treatmentUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry
Angina is a form of chest pain that is caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. It can be triggered when people experience stress or exertion, and is a common health problem in the UK. The diagnosis and treatment of people with...
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Arthritis drug investigated as possible vascular dementia treatment
Scientists funded by us will investigate the links between vascular dementia and heart disease, and test whether a drug currently used to treat arthritis could also be used as a treatment for vascular dementia.
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Using a new brain scan to uncover clues about strokeUniversity College London | Dr Jack Wells
During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain due to a blockage or tear in a blood vessel. Many strokes are caused by a condition known as small vessel disease. Small vessel disease develops as a result of subtle and distinct ch...
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Regardless of your genes a healthy lifestyle cuts stroke risk
New research we've funded shows that people at high risk of having a stroke due to their genetics can still substantially lower their stroke risk by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
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Stroke research
Stroke is the cause behind around 38,000 deaths each year in the UK. At the BHF we are aiming to better understand this condition and develop vital treatments with out research.
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Landmark study finds no benefit of routine use of cerebral embolic protection devices on TAVI stroke risk
A £2.3 million clinical trial we funded has found that devices designed to reduce the risk of TAVI patients having a stroke have no impact on their stroke risk.
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'My daughter saved my life after a heart attack on Diwali'
My daughter, 5, helped saved my life after a heart attack on Diwali – now I want to raise awareness.
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A new way to prevent heart damage in diabetesUniversity of Bristol | Professor Simon Satchell
People with diabetes can develop a condition called diabetic cardiomyopathy, which means the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood around the body as effectively as it should. Dr Simon Satchell and his colleagues at the University of Bristol are ...
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Returning to work after a heart attack
Returning to your job can be a vital part of recovering from a heart event. Sarah Brealey gets tips from an expert and meets three people who made the transition back to work
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A day in the life: can a UTI lead to a heart attack or stroke?
Meet the BHF-funded researcher looking into what might be a surprising trigger for heart attacks and strokes.