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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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What is coronary artery ectasia?
Dr David Adlam explains what coronary artery ectasia is and what this means for patients.
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New wire can test for heart failure
New research has proven that a wire inserted into an artery which supplies blood to the heart, called a coronary artery, after someone has a heart attack can predict if they will go on to develop heart failure.
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What is a Doppler test?
A Doppler test is a quick and painless way to detect blood flow. Professor Charles McCollum gives Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath the low-down.
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"I worry if I wait any longer for heart treatment, I'll be housebound"
Dot Addley talks about how she has been waiting 18 months for a potentially life-saving procedure to open up her coronary artery.
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New 20 minute test diagnoses hidden heart condition
BHF-funded scientists have created a new test which can diagnose a previously hidden heart condition
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Four things we learned from an international heart conference
We cover some highlights from the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference in America
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Invasive treatment could reduce subsequent heart attacks in older patients
New research we've funded has found that an invasive treatment approach is a safe option to help reduce risk of subsequent heart attacks in older patients.
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3D heart scans on the NHS to give heart patients faster treatment
People in England with coronary heart disease will be seen, diagnosed and treated up to five times faster following the introduction of 3D heart scans being rolled out on the NHS.
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Seven highlights from the UK's biggest heart conference
Over three days in Manchester, scientists unveiled the very latest in heart and circulatory disease research at this year’s British Cardiovascular Society conference. Some of the brightest minds from the UK and around the world came together to share their latest work. Here are seven things we learned.