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Digoxin
Derived from the purple foxglove plant, Digoxin was first used to treat heart complaints 200 years ago. An expert tells us about modern uses for the drug.
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RESEARCH
Finding ways to diagnose the causes of sudden cardiac deathSt George's, University of London | Professor Elijah Behr
Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) refers to a sudden and unexpected death where no cause can be identified at post-mortem. It is often caused by one of several rare heart conditions that may run in families. One important cause of S...
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Genetic Information Service
This page describes the Genetic Information Service (GIS) which can provide you with information on inherited heart conditions.
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Barbara Casadei
Barbara Casadei combines her role as a heart doctor at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with pioneering work to improve our understanding of atrial fibrillation
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Could eating liquorice affect my blood pressure?
Our expert explains the potential health dangers of eating too much liquorice. Find out more.
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ICDs and end of life
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators save lives, but if they are not deactivated they can get in the way of a peaceful death. We discuss the issues.
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RESEARCH
Can statins decrease the risk of atrial fibrillation after heart surgery?University of Oxford | Professor Barbara Casadei
BHF Professor Casadei, at the University of Oxford, is researching the causes of the abnormal heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation (AF), and has identified an important protective role for a gas called nitric oxide (NO). Professor Casadei has...
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RESEARCH
Ryanodine receptor clusters and heart diseaseUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Niall MacQuaide
The release of calcium inside heart muscle cells is important for a normal heart beat, and abnormal calcium release can lead to heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias). In this Intermediate Basic Science Fellowship, Dr Neil MacQuaide from t...
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RESEARCH
Using artificial brain cells to design a heart pacemakerUniversity of Bath | Professor Alain Nogaret
A healthy person’s heart rate naturally varies slightly as they breathe – increasing with the ‘in’ breath, and slowing with the ‘out’ breath. In heart failure (where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands), this natur...
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Your heart rate
Your heart rate (also known as your pulse rate) is the number of times your heart beats per minute (bpm). Everyone’s heart rate is different and can change over time. Read more.