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RESEARCH
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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“There were 24 ambulances queuing up”
Glynn Evans talks about his 18-hour wait to get into A&E following a heart attack.
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The MESSAGE Initiative: integrating sex and gender in UK research
British Heart Foundation is contributing to the MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity) initiative to help develop guidance for researchers about how to consider sex and gender in research.
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Training through Ramadan
We’ve teamed up with Full Potential to offer you a guide to the practical challenges of training through Ramadan and give you some top tips to succeed.
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RESEARCH
How calcium sensing receptors relax blood vesselsSt George's, University of London | Professor Anthony Albert
This studentship will research how calcium sensing receptors found on the surface of cells lining the blood vessels (endothelial cells) regulate contraction and relaxation of blood vessels. The team believes that one way in which calcium s...
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Holidays and travel
More information about holidays and travel with a heart condition. Learn about whether it's safe for you to go on holiday, whether you can travel to very hot or cold climates or high altitudes, getting to your destination, whether you can travel by air, whether it's safe to walk through airport security, and if you're at risk of DVT.
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RESEARCH
Understanding how oxidation of a protein called PKGI-alpha regulates the heartbeatUniversity of Manchester | Dr Luigi Venetucci
Each heartbeat consists of two phases: systole and diastole. During systole, heart muscle cells – cardiomyocytes – in the lower chambers of the heart contract (shorten) to pump blood out of the heart. During diastole, these lower chamber ca...
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Can ‘exercise snacking’ every day help you get fitter?
Get the facts behind recent headlines that say adding a few short bursts of exercise to your day like stair climbing can boost your fitness and improve your heart health.
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Tribute to Professor Ken Taylor
British Heart Foundation pays tribute to Professor Ken Taylor
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