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Uncovering the mechanisms behind pulmonary arterial hypertension, towards a cureUniversity of Sheffield | Professor Allan Lawrie
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but fatal disease. It is most common in young women, who – if untreated – have a prognosis worse than some cancers. PAH is driven by unchecked cell growth in the blood vessels in the lung. Thi...
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a heart condition that makes your heart beat abnormally fast, in an abnormal rhythm called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
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Do platelets recruit white blood cells into fatty plaques in atherosclerosis?University of Birmingham | Professor Ed Rainger
A group of researchers at the University of Birmingham led by Professor Ed Rainger are investigating the possible role of cells called platelets in atherosclerosis, the process behind coronary heart disease (angina and heart attack). Du...
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All about proton pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) suppress stomach acid and are often prescribed to heart patients. We hear why from Professor Pali Hungin.
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Can we target the cancer-like growth of cells to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?Imperial College London | Professor Lan Zhao
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a life-threatening disease with no cure where high blood pressure in the lungs puts strain on the right side of the heart and leads to heart failure. PAH involves the over-production of cells in the ...
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Will eating chocolate reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation?
According to recent news, chocolate could reduce your risk of the most common irregular heartbeat. Before you rush to the shops, we look behind the headlines.
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10 weird team sports to try
From Sepak Takraw to Muggle Quidditch, the sporting possibilities out there go far beyond football and hockey.
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How can we better identify people with aortic stenosis and cardiac amyloid?University College London | Professor James Moon
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a common heart valve disease where blood flow through the narrowed aortic valve is restricted. AS increases the risk of death. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a common treatment for severe aorti...
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18 tips for healthy meals in a hurry
Looking for comfort food, but no time to cook? We present top tips for healthy meals in a hurry. Find out more.
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"Some days even walking up the stairs can be difficult with my atrial fibrillation"
"My heart rate went from 120 to 180 in seconds. I rubbed my hands together and tried the heart monitors again - I thought they were broken rather than something was happening with my heart,” Mike explains.