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Understanding the molecular changes that could lead to aortic aneurysmKing's College London | Professor Manuel Mayr
Aneurysms are balloon-like bulges that form in blood vessels, for example in the body's main artery in the chest - the aorta. Some aneurysms may stay small but others can burst and be fatal. There are currently no effective treatments for a...
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Endurance exercise could impact body's largest artery differently in men and women
Older male athletes could be at higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases than female competitors of a similar age, according to new research we've funded and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
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Why did my GP switch me to a different beta-blocker?
Our expert explains why you might be put on bisoprolol instead of atenolol, for example if you have heart failure, angina or atrial fibrillation.
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How to set up a JustGiving fundraising page
Set up your British Heart Foundation JustGiving page for individuals or teams with our guide and tips for success.
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Understanding how gene mutations cause arrhythmiaImperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand
When we exercise, increased amounts of adrenaline circulate in our body stimulating the heart to beat faster. Adrenaline works by stimulating another molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) which is recognised by protein molecules in heart cells....
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Finding blood biomarkers that predict the need for aortic valve replacementUniversity of Leicester | Professor Leong Ng
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a very common heart valve disease which restricts blood flow out of the heart. Many patients experience breathlessness or chest pain with exercise. Currently, the only effective treatment is replacing the valve in pa...
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Healthy cooking made easy
Our Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how you can keep your cooking simple but still look after your heart.
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How we are governed
Read details how we are governed at the British Heart Foundation, our Board of Trustees, and our Committee groups.
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Understanding how Ang2 switches from being helpful to harmful in blood vesselsUniversity of Leicester | Professor Nicholas Brindle
People who have had heart attacks, heart failure or need a heart transplant have high levels of a protein called Ang2 in their blood. In these people, there is a switch in their blood vessels that makes them respond differently to Ang2. Thi...
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How Cezanne protects blood vesselsUniversity of Sheffield | Professor Paul Evans
Heart attacks and strokes result from the build-up of fatty plaques within blood vessels, a condition called atherosclerosis. Branches and bends of arteries that are exposed to disturbed blood flow patterns are susceptible to inflammation a...