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Heart block in heart failure and athletes – investigating a possible new culpritUniversity of Manchester | Professor Mark R Boyett
‘Heart block’ is when the electrical impulse that signals the heart to beat fails to pass from the top to the bottom of the heart. As a result, the chambers at the bottom of the heart (the ventricles) fail to pump blood to the lungs, brain ...
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Is the nervous system involved in abnormal heart rhythms in acquired long QT syndrome?University of Birmingham | Dr James Winter
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr James Winter is studying long QT syndrome, a disorder of the heart’s electrical system, characterised by a typical pattern on an electrocardiogram. Long QT syndrome can be inherited beca...
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Could inhibiting PMCA4 protect people from death after a heart attack?University of Manchester | Dr Delvac Oceandy
Coronary heart disease occurs when the inside of one or more of your coronary arteries become narrowed due to a gradual build-up of fatty deposits. This limits the blood flow in part of your heart muscle, causing inflammation and disruptin...
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Bereavement
Everyone copes with grief differently. Find out what feelings are normal to experience and where you can go to get further support with grief and loss.
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Inherited heart conditions
Inherited or genetic heart conditions information including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention.
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Heart researcher inspired to help others following her own experiences with heart problems
A British Heart Foundation-funded researcher has discussed how her own heart conditions and subsequent stroke have affected her and inspired the life-changing research that she leads
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Your guide to 11 different types of blood tests
Read our list of the most common blood tests you may have and what they reveal about the body.
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Takotsubo syndrome
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a condition where your heart muscle becomes suddenly weakened, usually because of severe emotional or physical stress. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Atrial septal defect
Learn more about atrial septal defects including the types, what causes them, treatments, and how to live with one.
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Studying how electrical signals interact with calcium levels in atrial fibrillationUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Antony Workman
Atrial fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm. Also known as AF, it mostly affects people over 55, and greatly increases the risk of having a stroke. Normally, the heart’s natural pacemaker sends out regular electrical impuls...