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Stents are tiny devices which help to keep arteries open and can save lives. We take a look at how they work and what's involved.

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Imperial College London | Professor Michael Gatzoulis

Tetralogy of Fallot affects approximately one in every 3,600 births. It is the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect present at birth (where the baby’s skin has a blue appearance because it is not receiving enough oxygen-carrying blo...

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British Heart Foundation Professor Gianni Angelini, the first head of the Bristol Heart Institute, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Coronary Artery Surgery for his pioneering work and research.

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University of Bristol | Professor Sarah Jane George

In coronary heart disease, fatty deposits in our blood vessels build up over time and restrict the flow of the blood to the heart. This can be treated using bypass vein grafting – where a piece of vein from the leg is used to bypass blockag...

Excess body fat could put your health at risk. Senior BHF Dietitian Tracy Parker explains how to measure and calculate your body fat step-by-step.

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Regina Giblin, explains how lack of oxygen to the heart and medicine side effects can cause long-term tiredness in people with heart and circulatory conditions.

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Imperial College London | Professor Cesare M N Terracciano

Supervised by Professor Cesare Terracciano, an MBPhD student is developing a new model that simulates the heartbeat in the laboratory so it can be used in research to bring regenerative medicine to the clinic. The ability to make cardia...

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