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RESEARCH
Investigating new ways to prevent thrombosisUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Stephanie Jung
Many types of heart and circulatory disease occur because of the build-up of dangerous ‘fatty’ plaques in the walls of blood vessels. During this process blood cells and fatty material become trapped in an area of the vessel wall. Some plaq...
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Does sodium valproate reduce the risk of stroke?University of Cambridge | Professor Hugh Markus
When blood vessels feeding the brain become blocked because of furred up arteries (atherosclerosis) or a blood clot, a stroke occurs. In 2009, around 49,000 people in the UK died following a stroke. This research will find out if an epileps...
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Can blocking RhoB activation prevent lung damage in pulmonary hypertension?Imperial College London | Dr Beata J Wojciak Stothard
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition in which high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs results in narrowing of these blood vessels. Patients can have a poor quality of life and are at risk of developing heart failure becaus...
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Garfield Weston Foundation donate £500K to support BHF's young cardiovascular scientists
The Garfield Weston Foundation has donated £500,000 to the BHF's flagship 4-year PhD programme, aimed at supporting the training and research of the next generation of cardiovascular scientists.
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Eat well
Discover the best foods for heart health, simple nutrition tips and delicious recipes from our expert dietitians.
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Keeping a vegetarian diet balanced
Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how to keep a vegetarian diet balanced and heart-healthy.
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“I didn’t understand how I could be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when I was a fit and active 42-year-old"
Len Drane, from Treharris, thought he was a fit and healthy, rugby-playing, father-of-three when he had a heart attack playing golf in 2004.
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RESEARCH
Could the fatty acid DGLA protect against atherosclerosis?Cardiff University | Professor Dipak Ramji
Dr Dipak Ramji and colleagues at Cardiff University are studying atherosclerosis, a condition where arteries build up with fatty deposits and narrow, leading to serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Despite better treatments t...
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Grant Costing Guide
Here we cover the updated British Heart Foundation stipend rates with effect from 1 October 2014. These notes are to assist Finance Officers and applicants prior to submitting grant applications.
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What causes swollen ankles and feet?
Swollen ankles and feet can be caused by lifestyle factors, like eating too much salt and being inactive, and can also be a sign of heart failure. Find out more from our senior cardiac nurse.