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St George's, University of London | Professor Sanjay Sharma

Coronary artery disease is the build-up of fatty material, also called atherosclerosis, in the vessels that supply the heart with blood. Some athletes, usually considered at low-risk for heart disease, can still develop more coronary artery...

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University of Manchester | Dr Katharine Dibb

BHF-funded researchers in Manchester are investigating what underlies the link between heart failure and atrial fibrillation. People with heart failure often develop a common heart rhythm problem, called atrial fibrillation, which signif...

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University of Warwick | Professor Kate Seers

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition where an abnormal increase in heart rate occurs after sitting or standing up. The syndrome is more common in women and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 17-35. POTS can ...

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University of Edinburgh | Professor Rustam Al-Shahi Salman

Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm. It is more common in the elderly and is associated with a much higher risk of stroke – when a clot blocks blood supply to part of the brain. For that reason, most people...

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University College London | Professor David Werring

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disturbance that affects many people as they get older. Because of the irregular heart beat in AF, a clot can form inside the chambers of the heart, which can be swept up to the brain, blocking it...

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University of Oxford | Professor Dr Jemma Hopewell

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition that causes irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. It is more common in men than women. People with AF are at increased risk of stroke. Scientists have evidence to suggest ...

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University of Cambridge | Dr Peter Charlton

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition that causes irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. It increases the risk of stroke because a blood clot is more likely to form inside the heart and travel to the brain. AF is undiagnose...

Data has been brought together across prevention, treatment and outcomes by levels of deprivation in England, outlining health inequalities.

Data has been brought together across prevention, treatment and outcomes by levels of deprivation in England, outlining health inequalities.