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Is a tiny molecule a big culprit in atrial fibrillation?University of Oxford | Dr Svetlana Reilly
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Svetlana Reilly is studying how a small molecule called microRNA 31 (miR31) causes heart muscle changes in atrial fibrillation. Arrhythmias occur when the heart’s normal rhythm becomes d...
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Can I still drive if I have a heart condition?
Having a heart condition might stop you from driving for a while. Claire Shaw explains why, and looks at the impact not being able to drive can have on your life.
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Invisible insulin resistance linked to increased risk of sudden death
Years before developing diabetes, people with insulin resistance could be more likely to develop abnormal heart rhythms, which may put them at greater risk of sudden death, according to research we've funded and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.
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Testing new treatments for CPVTUniversity of Manchester | Dr Luigi Venetucci
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a genetic disorder characterised by the onset of irregular heart rhythm during exertion. This irregular heart rhythm (often a ventricular arrhythmia) can cause collapse and sud...
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Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure
Scientists have lessened symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body’s natural heart rhythm using brain circuits made in silicon, thanks to research part-funded by us.
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An ECG score to predict the risk of sudden death in Brugada syndromeSt George's, University of London | Professor Elijah Behr
Dr Elijah Behr and his colleagues at St George’s, University of London, are developing ways to detect people with Brugada syndrome at high risk of dying suddenly from a fatal abnormal heart rhythm. Brugada syndrome is an inherited heart ...
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Studying the hERG channel’s role in abnormal heart rhythmUniversity of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox
Suffering from an abnormal heart rhythm (a condition called arrhythmia) is a frightening and potentially life-threatening condition. New treatments are needed to help prevent them. Professor Jules Hancox and his team at the University of Br...
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Helping a defective ion channel protein get to its correct location in long QT syndromeUniversity of Bristol | Dr Stephen Harmer
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a condition that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) due to abnormal electrical activity in the heart. An inherited form of LQTS, called long QT syndrome type 1 (LQT1), is a cause of sudden cardiac deat...
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How do faults in the ryanodine receptor lead to abnormal heart rhythms?Swansea University | Dr Spyros Zissimopoulos
BHF Senior Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Spyros Zissimopoulos is studying a protein involved in the electrical activity of the heart muscle cells that help the heart beat regularly. Dr Zissimopoulos is looking at how defects in the r...
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Developing a new computer model to study atrial fibrillationKing's College London | Dr Oleg Aslanidi
Dr Oleg Aslanidi and his team are studying ways to improve the way we treat atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder and a major cause of stroke. AF can severely affect quality of life, and often medical treatments don’t...