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The CVD Challenge in Scotland
Find out how together we can address high-risk conditions for CVD in Scotland to save lives and reduce NHS pressures.
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The CVD Challenge in Wales
Together we can address high-risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Wales to save lives and reduce NHS pressures.
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Atrial fibrillation vs atrial flutter: what’s the difference?
A BHF cardiac nurse explains that atrial fibrillation is when the top chambers of the heart (atria) beat too quickly and irregularly, and atrial flutter is when they beat regularly but too fast.
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Sex and heart conditions
Learn about enjoying a happy and healthy sex life even if you have a heart condition including when you can start having sex again and why you may be experiencing a loss of sex drive or impotence.
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The cardiac ganglionic plexus and control of cardiac performanceUniversity of Leicester | Dr Kieran Brack
The cardiac ganglionic plexus (CGP) is a branching network of nerves associated with the heart and specifically the regulation of the heartbeat. Dr Kieran Brack from the University of Leicester will study how the CGP affects cardiac functio...
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Why and how is cell-to-cell conduction speed impaired by heart attack?University of Glasgow | Professor Godfrey L Smith
Researchers in Glasgow are studying why, after heart attack, electrical conduction through the heart changes. When the heart beats, all of its cells must contract in coordinated fashion. To make this happen, an electrical signal spreads ra...
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Testing if phosphodiesterases could treat atrial fibrillationUniversity of Manchester | Dr Katharine Dibb
Dr Katharine Dibb and her colleagues at the University of Manchester are investigating a new way to treat the most common irregular heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation (AF). AF can lead to a person having a stroke or heart attack. Calciu...
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Why am I always tired
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Regina Giblin, explains how lack of oxygen to the heart and medicine side effects can cause long-term tiredness in people with heart and circulatory conditions.
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Myocarditis and Covid-19 vaccines
We look at the link between myocarditis and Covid-19 vaccines
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How to check your pulse
You can tell if you have a regular or irregular heart rate by checking your pulse. This page will show you how to find and check your pulse.