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RESEARCH
Do signals released by platelets promote atherosclerosis?University of Leicester | Professor Alison Goodall
Heart attacks are caused by a build up of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries of the heart. The plaque can lead to restricted blood flow to the heart muscle, causing angina, or complete blockage of an artery, causing a heart attack. Pla...
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Can meditation help people with heart disease?
Can meditation and mindfulness help people with heart disease? We look at the research to find out.
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Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease new
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Stroke Catalyst set to speed up search for prevention and treatments
Stroke research has been boosted by a half a million-pound investment in data-driven approaches to tackle the condition, which strikes one person every five minutes in the UK.
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Which immune cells could improve outcomes for people after a heart attack?St George's, University of London | Dr Ingrid Dumitriu
Most deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by a heart attack. Understanding how the immune system plays a role in determining the outcome for people following a heart attack could reveal new ways to improve outcomes in the future. O...
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How often should I see my cardiologist?
Find out what to expect when it comes to seeing an NHS cardiologist for common heart and circulatory conditions.
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Finding out why arteries get stiffer with ageUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Ian Wilkinson
The large arteries are elastic and they have an important role in buffering the swings of blood pressure that occur with each heartbeat. With age and in certain diseases, these arteries stiffen, leading to high blood pressure (hypertension)...
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Holidays and travel
More information about holidays and travel with a heart condition. Learn about whether it's safe for you to go on holiday, whether you can travel to very hot or cold climates or high altitudes, getting to your destination, whether you can travel by air, whether it's safe to walk through airport security, and if you're at risk of DVT.
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Blocked arteries: what are the signs and symptoms?
Find out what causes clogged arteries and if they can be cleared with BHF Professor Martin Bennett.
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Fear and anxiety after heart surgery - Richard's story
When GP Richard Gale had emergency heart surgery, he wasn't prepared for the stress, fear and nightmares that followed. He tells us how he sought help.