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Designing drugs without heart side-effectsUniversity of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox
The heart’s ability to pump blood depends on co-ordinated electrical activity generated by molecules in heart cells called ‘ion channels’. One of these channels is called hERG, and is essential for normal heart function. However, many drugs...
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Adult congenital heart disease and pregnancy
If you’re living with a congenital heart disease, your pregnancy will be considered more of a risk. That’s why you must speak to a healthcare professional about starting a family. Find out what we advise for a safe pregnancy.
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Is the positioning of proteins on the surface of heart cells important for atrial fibrillation?Imperial College London | Professor Julia Gorelik
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm, when the normal synchronised contraction of the upper chambers (atria) of the heart goes awry. This can have life-threatening consequences because it increases the ...
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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.
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How a South American plant can teach us about irregular heart rhythmSwansea University | Dr Mark Bannister
Dr Mark Bannister and his team at the University of Swansea are studying a protein inside heart cells called the ryanodine receptor. The ryanodine receptor is a channel that releases calcium from stores inside the heart cells, providing the...
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Refining promising techniques for guiding catheter ablation to stop atrial fibrillationUniversity of Leicester | Professor G Andre Ng
Nearly 1.3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation (AF), making it the most common heart rhythm disturbance. Symptoms include irregular heartbeats, light-headedness and fatigue, affecting people’s quality of li...
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Olympian Ellie Downie takes on London to Brighton Bike Ride
Former Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie is donning her Lycra once again to take on our iconic London to Brighton Bike Ride in memory of her brother who died from a sudden cardiac arrest. Ellie, a BHF ambassador and first-time cyclist, is now determined to raise awareness for heart conditions by supporting the us.
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Calcium channel blockers and what they do
Calcium channel blockers are medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Find out how they work, types of CCB medicines and potential side effects.