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A new way of assessing heart health in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

University College London | Dr Vivek Muthurangu

Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition in which high blood pressure develops in the blood vessels in the lungs. It is not common, but is extremely serious for those who have it - mostly women – because it can cause the heart...

Waiting times for heart patients in England continue to rise

Hospital waiting lists for vital heart care have continued to grow, according to latest NHS England figures published today.

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Developing a scanning technique to detect damage after a heart attack

University of Edinburgh | Dr Maurits Jansen

Identifying the extent and type of damage to heart tissue after a heart attack is important to help cardiologists decide the best treatment. Rapid and appropriate treatment of heart-attack patients is vital in trying to ensure a successful ...

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Can molecules called chemokines flag heart transplant rejection?

Newcastle University | Professor Simi Ali

Supervised by Dr Simi Ali, the PhD student funded by this grant is investigating ways to help prevent rejection of donor hearts. Heart transplantation is often the only option for patients with end-stage heart failure. Better drugs mean t...

PUBLICATION

Heart Voices: Heart health care essentials

Information Sheet, 4 pages, published on 14/01/2013

This factsheet sets out the five key themes that we and other charities feel are important for improving care so that you can feel comfortable asking about these issues and making your opinions heard.

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New blood test tweak could better detect heart failure

The BHF has partnered with Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals to refine the use of a common blood test to detect heart failure in more patients as early as possible.

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Understanding why women and men recover differently after a heart attack

University of Liverpool | Dr Richard D Rainbow

Before the menopause, women are much more likely to survive a heart attack compared to men of the same age. They are also less likely to have long-term damage. However, after the menopause, men and women’s risk of death or long-term heart d...