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Using data for a complete and individual picture of calcium signalling in the heartKing's College London | Dr Steven Niederer
Data scientists are developing ways to identify people who are vulnerable to heart side-effects from certain medicines. With every heartbeat, electricity travels across the heart and activates its muscle cells to contract. The chemical sig...
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A new way to scan for inflammation in the heart and blood vesselsUniversity of Edinburgh | Dr Adriana Tavares
Inflammation plays an important role in various heart and circulatory diseases. Being able to measure inflammation in the heart and blood vessels is therefore critical for studying and diagnosing heart and circulatory diseases. Dr Adriana T...
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Can we slow down ageing of the heart?
Is it possible to slow the heart's ageing process? Professor Paolo Madeddu and his team are carrying out cutting-edge research to find out.
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We collect the most comprehensive statistics on the effects, prevention, treatment, costs and causes of cardiovascular disease in the UK.
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Research in Newcastle to further study the role of genes in congenital heart defects
New research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at Newcastle University will study how certain genes could lead to heart blood vessel defects in babies.
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Harnessing the natural regenerative properties of the heart to repair damage after injuryUniversity of Oxford | Professor Paul Riley
The epicardium is the outside layer of the heart. It is made up of cells that are essential for normal heart development. If these cells could be switched on in adults who have sustained a heart injury, it may be possible to encourage heart...
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New research suggests heart surgery survival chances better in the afternoon
BHF comment on open heart surgery appearing to be safer in the afternoon because of the body's internal clock
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BHF responds to the ambulance and emergency heart care crisis
We have responded to the mounting pressure on the NHS and the impact this is having on patients with suspected heart attacks and strokes.
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Improving the long-term safety of a common heart procedure in young people.Newcastle University | Professor Mark Pearce
Cardiac catheterisation is a procedure where a dye or device is delivered down a flexible tube into the heart’s blood supply while being visualised by X-rays. It’s used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of lots of different heart ...
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A clinical trial of iron supplementation for people with heart failureUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Paul R Kalra
Iron is needed for many processes in our bodies to work, including enabling our muscles to function correctly. People with heart failure frequently have low iron levels, which worsens their symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, their...