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Could MKK7 be a new treatment target to reduce heart damage after a heart attack?University of Manchester | Dr Xin Wang
Manchester researchers are studying a protein in the heart that they believe could have protective properties for heart cells. During a heart attack, a portion of the heart is starved of its blood supply. This kills or injures a large numb...
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What can the properties of blood clots tell us about the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation?University of Sheffield | Professor Robert Storey
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. It can cause a stroke because of blood clots forming in the heart and travelling to the brain. A protein called fibrin is a major component of blood clots...
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Using MRI to predict atrial fibrillation and prevent future strokesKing's College London | Dr Steven Williams
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat which can increase a person’s risk of stroke. If the heart beats irregularly it can lead to pooling of the blood in the lower heart chamber and increased chance of clots forming. ...
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Atrial fibrillation – what makes the rhythm disorder so hard to treat?University of Manchester | Dr Gwilym Morris
A group of researchers in Manchester, led by Dr Gwilym Morris are working to understand why a common heart rhythm problem resists treatment in some patients. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting mor...
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Revealing how heart cells detect stretchUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan
The ability of heart cells to sense stretching is essential for normal heart function, and allows the heart to pump more blood when it is needed, like during exercise. When cells are stretched too much and too often, the heart can change an...
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Studying thickening at the tip of the heart in athletes and non-athletesUniversity College London | Professor James Moon
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of heart muscle disease that can be caused by faults in certain genes. It causes the heart muscle wall to thicken abnormally and people with these changes are at risk of dying suddenly from danger...
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Should anticlotting drugs for AF be given to people who’ve had a brain haemorrhage?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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Why are failing hearts more susceptible to atrial fibrillation?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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When is the best time to start taking blood-thinning drugs after a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation?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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How does body fat lead to an abnormal heart rhythm?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 ...