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Improving the diagnosis of Brugada syndromeSt George's, University of London | Professor Elijah Behr
Researchers and volunteers are working together to improve the diagnosis of a dangerous heart condition. Brugada syndrome is a rare inherited heart condition that can cause sudden death. People with Brugada syndrome have an abnormal hear...
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Developing sophisticated software to train doctors in the use of temporary pacemakersBrunel University London | Professor Ashraf William Khir
Cardiac temporary pacing (TP) is a medical technique that helps the heartbeat get back to normal after its rhythm has been disturbed as a result of, for example, heart surgery or a heart attack. An electrical current is delivered directly t...
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Spotting the silent heart rhythm disorders to prevent stroke and dementiaUniversity of Oxford | Professor Barbara Casadei
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common irregular heart rhythm. It is linked to increased risk of stroke and heart attacks. Short episodes of AF are relatively common, particularly in the elderly, and tend to go unnoticed. But it’s poss...
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Investigating heart proteins that respond to stressUniversity of Reading | Professor Angela Clerk
Professor Angela Clerk is studying how certain signals that help the heart respond to stress are regulated in the heart. When the heart goes through a stressful event, such as high blood pressure or a heart attack, heart muscle cells die...
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Get to know our BHF funded researchers, from PhD students to intermediate and senior basic science and clinical research fellows.
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How do replacement heart valves work?
Our expert looks at how heart valves work, as well as the pros and cons of different types of replacement heart valves. Plus, watch our mitral and aortic valve animations.
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Heart valve disease
Heart valve disease is when one or more of your heart valves do not work like they should. This can affect your blood flow and put extra strain on your heart.
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The role of chemical messengers in heart failureUniversity of Leeds | Professor Derek S Steele
During heart failure, changes in the heart reduce its ability to pump blood efficiently to the brain and body. One important change during heart failure is disruption to a critical process called calcium signalling. Calcium plays an importa...
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Making ‘hearts in a dish’ to study myotonic dystrophyUniversity of Nottingham | Professor Chris Denning
Professor Chris Denning and colleagues at the University of Nottingham will use stem cells to investigate how to treat a genetic condition that often leads to death from abnormal heart rhythms, known as myotonic dystrophy. They will take sk...
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Beta blockers: how do they work and do they have side effects?
Find out what beta blockers are, how they work, potential side effects and why you might be prescribed one.