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8 ways to use social media to stay healthy
Eight top tips on how you can use social media to help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle
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The role of fibrin structure in a blood clotUniversity of Leeds | Professor Robert Ariens
Coronary heart disease claims thousands of lives each year in the UK. The coronary arteries of people with the disease have been damaged by the build-up of ‘fatty plaques’ in the vessel wall, which can eventually rupture to cause a blood cl...
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Only half of UK adults confident they could perform CPR on a loved one
BHF encourages the nation to learn CPR this Heart Month as new figures reveal only half of UK adults are confident they could perform CPR on a loved one
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Don't ignore AF warning signs
Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK are living with a silent, undetected threat in their hearts. That hidden danger is a heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is not life-threatening, but it can cause adverse symptoms and lead to a poorer quality of life.
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Bolton Cardiac Support Group
An independent support group in Bolton offering friendship and support to people affected by heart and circulatory conditions.
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The link between amyloid plaques and atherosclerosisLancaster University | Professor David Middleton
Atherosclerosis is a potentially fatal condition in which the arteries supplying the heart become clogged by fatty plaques, causing coronary heart disease. High blood levels of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol increase the risk of coronary heart dise...
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Can KCNE1 influence the heart’s electrical activity in long-QT syndrome?University of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox
Professor Jules Hancox and colleagues at the University of Bristol will investigate how a small protein called KCNE1 can influence the electrical activity of the heart. The KCNE1 protein interacts with potassium ion channels called hERGs wh...
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Quiz: Do you know how to have a healthy Easter?
Do you know how to look after your heart this Easter? Take our fun quiz to find out.
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A pilot trial to investigate whether a more thorough test for angina could lead to better treatmentUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry
Angina is a form of chest pain that is caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. It can be triggered when people experience stress or exertion, and is a common health problem in the UK. The diagnosis and treatment of people with...
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6 reliable ways to boost your energy levels
Discover reliable ways to boost your energy levels when living with a heart condition with these 6 lifestyle changes.