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Tackling reperfusion injury - a side effect of heart attack treatmentNewcastle University | Professor Ioakim Spyridopoulos
In the UK the standard treatment for heart attacks is angioplasty - a procedure to quickly open the blocked coronary artery. This has played a part in vastly improving the survival of patients who experience a heart attack. However, the abr...
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Heart failure specialist nurses: managing care in the community
Our programme demonstrated how specialist nurses can enhance outcomes and reduce hospital admissions for heart failure.
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Breakthrough blood test to improve diagnosis of heart attacks
Researchers have developed a new blood test to diagnose heart attacks, thanks to BHF-funding. The study found that the new test is more sensitive and quicker in detecting heart damage than the current troponin test.
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Can C-natriuretic peptide protect the heart and blood vessels against damage in sepsis?Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Adrian Hobbs
Sepsis and septic shock are the main cause of death in patients in intensive care. Understanding exactly what is happening to the heart and circulatory system in sepsis (a widespread infection) may reveal new ways to treat this life-threate...
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Sleep hygiene: how poor quality sleep affects your heart
Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, says quality sleep is essential for heart health and warns that everyday habits like irregular bedtimes and screen-time before bed can stop you getting the best rest.
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Finding out why exercise causes heart rhythm disturbances in long QT syndromeQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Andrew Tinker
People with a type of inherited heart condition called long QT syndrome are at risk of abnormal heart rhythms. These abnormal heart rhythms put people at risk of sudden cardiac death, particularly during or following exercise. Long QT syndr...
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Do transgender people have a higher risk of heart problems?
Transgender people could be at a higher risk of heart problems. We share the latest research, and tips on how to manage this risk.
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Artificial intelligence predicts outcomes for heart patients
For the first time researchers that we part-fund have used Artificial Intelligence to predict outcomes for heart patients using MRI scans, enabling doctors to find the best treatments for individual patients.
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How heart surgery gave me a new outlook
Justine Pearsall gained a new perspective on life after discovering she had a heart condition. She talks about the challenges.
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Saturated fats and your heart explained
Our Senior Dietitian gives you the full story.