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New research could help people with hidden heart disease
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are working to identify people with the lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may also have an undiagnosed heart condition.
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Scientists to study impact of kidney transplants on heart disease
New research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) could help to lower the risk of death by heart and circulatory conditions in people living with chronic kidney disease.
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Heart valve disease - BHF-PROTECT-TAVI
The BHF-PROTECT-TAVI trial tested whether a cerebral embolic protection device can help prevent stroke after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
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Special Recognition Award
This award honours the contributions of individuals, groups, or organisations who have made a lasting, meaningful difference to those affected by cardiovascular disease.
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BHF supports global coalition to beat heart and circulatory disease
Through our membership of the European Heart Network we’re pledging to play a leading role in a global coalition to reduce the death and suffering caused by heart and circulatory disease worldwide.
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Developing a new drug to prevent heart damage in diabetesUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Thomas Krieg
Dr Thomas Krieg and his team at the University of Cambridge are testing whether a drug that they have developed protects cells from being damaged by high glucose levels in diabetes. People with diabetes often have high blood sugar peaks...
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Watch: How is gum disease linked to heart problems and diabetes?
Watch our animation to discover why brushing your teeth can help your cardiovascular system, and get answers to some common questions about oral health and heart conditions.
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Targeting the inflammatory process may be a new way to treat heart diseaseUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Xuan Li
Inflammation plays a part in the development of many heart and circulatory diseases, including atherosclerosis, where arteries become ‘furred up’ and narrowed, and post-ischaemic injury, when tissue is damaged because of a lack of oxygen su...
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Statins reduce heart disease risk
Recent media stories have claimed that statins cause heart disease. We disagree with the research review, which was reported on. The vast majority of evidence, including from studies we funded, shows statins are safe and effective at reducing a person's risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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Preventing heart deaths in patients with severe kidney diseaseUniversity of Dundee | Professor Allan Struthers
People with kidney disease frequently develop cardiovascular disease. This is thought to occur because the strain created by kidney disease causes enlargement of one of the chambers of the heart (a condition called left ventricular hypertro...