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RESEARCH
Why does heart block occur at night, especially in athletes?University of Manchester | Dr Halina Dobrzynski
The rate and rhythm of the heartbeat changes between night and day. In particular, at night there can be long pauses between heartbeats, known as ‘heart block’. This occurs in a specialised part of the heart called the atrioventricular (AV)...
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New risk calculator could lead to more successful heart operations
Patients could receive a greater benefit from open heart surgery thanks to a new computer model aimed at helping surgeons to better calculate risk and decide whether it’s safe to operate.
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RESEARCH
Do anti-platelet drugs keep the small blood vessels in the heart free of blood clots?University of Birmingham | Dr Neena Kalia
A heart attack happens when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery – a blood vessel supplying the heart muscle with blood. A stent is usually inserted into the affected artery to allow blood flow to be restored (reperfusion). Two drugs ar...
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Study shows new technology can predict death from heart attacks
Researchers that we fund at the University of Oxford have developed a new technology that can flag patients at risk of deadly heart attacks years before they occur.
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Using your smartphone to diagnose heart rhythm problems
We’ve been funding research to test whether smartphone apps can help diagnose heart rhythm problems.
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Baby heart images could help reduce miscarriage
Researchers at Leeds University have identified a key stage in the development of a baby's heart which they say could help them reduce the number of miscarriages
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Caring for a heart patient
"Care" can mean a lot of things. There's short-term, long-term, practical, emotional and many other parts to think about. Find out where you can get support while caring for someone and yourself.
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PUBLICATION
Intravenous diuretics in the communityBooklet, 6 pages, published on 09/03/2015
A clinical summary explaining the evidence behind delivering an intravenous diuretics service in a community setting.
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Jak dbać o zdrowe serce - informacje w języku polskim (Heart health information in Polish)
Heart Failure Heart Attack Exercise Heart health information in Polish BHF
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Can sweet treats reduce the risk of a heart attack?
Read the BHF verdict on recent headlines that say people who eat sugary snacks have a lower risk of a heart attack or stroke.