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RESEARCH
New scan of small blood vessels could help spot people with anginaUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry
Standard NHS scans of the heart (angiograms) cannot pick up the smaller blood vessels in the heart. This means in some people with angina, problems affecting the smaller blood vessels may be missed and scans can appear normal, potentially l...
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Lorraine's story: "Angina can be debilitating, but I've had a lot of support"
Lorraine Kinzel, 54, from Redruth, Cornwall, has experienced angina since having a heart attack in 2013. She explains how she manages her chest pain.
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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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Why a diagnosis of angina could save your life
There are lots of myths surrounding heart failure. Learn to tell fact from fiction and what you can do to control the condition.
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Coronary artery spasm: What is it and what are the treatment options?
We explain coronary artery spasm, also known as Prinzmetal angina, variant angina or vasospastic angina.
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MRI scans best to identify high risk heart disease patients
The best way of identifying people at high risk of coronary heart disease following chest pain or angina is an MRI scan according to research we funded.
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Atherosclerosis research
Most people won’t know they have atherosclerosis until they have a heart attack, stroke or angina. We're funding research to beat the heartbreak atherosclerosis causes.
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What's the best way to use GTN spray?
Our medical expert explains what GTN spray is, and how it's used to treat angina.
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Medicines for heart conditions
Medicines can help prevent or treat heart conditions, like high blood pressure, angina, heart attack and heart failure. They’re also used to keep symptoms under control. Some people take medicine for a short time and others may need to take it for longer.
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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.