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Testing for 'zombie cells' could boost number of hearts for transplant
Testing older potential organ donors for levels of dangerous 'zombie' cells in their blood could help to increase the number of hearts available for transplant, according to research we've funded presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester.
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Tricking immune cells to repair fatty depositsImperial College London | Dr Joseph Boyle
In this Senior Clinical Research Fellowship, Dr Boyle will test whether a special type of immune cell, called a macrophage, can help to repair inflamed blood vessels in atherosclerosis, the condition that causes coronary heart disease. He w...
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Testing a new class of drug to treat atrial fibrillationUniversity of Bristol | Dr Andrew F James
A team of researchers at the University of Bristol, headed by Dr Andrew James, are asking whether a new class of drugs could treat atrial fibrillation, or AF, the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm. AF causes palpitations and brea...
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Which Interleukin-1 form is more important in atherosclerosis?University of Sheffield | Professor Sheila Francis
A partnership between Dr Sheila Francis at the University of Sheffield and Dr Emmanuel Pinteaux at the University of Manchester has been awarded nearly £300,000 over three years to investigate the role of interleukins in coronary heart dise...
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Food labels explained
From portion information to traffic light colours. Understand front-of-pack food labels, and how they can help you make heart-healthy choices more easily.
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Uncovering how blocking BACE1 protects blood vessels in type 2 diabetesUniversity of Leeds | Dr Paul Meakin
Circulatory diseases – those that affect our veins and arteries – are caused by damage to endothelial cells, which line our blood vessels. Among other effects, this damage stops vessels responding to signals that should keep blood pressure ...
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Twenty-one charity partners to take part in London to Brighton Bike Ride
Following a successful first-of-its-kind trial, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) are thrilled to announce 21 charity partners will be taking part in their 2023 London to Brighton Bike Ride.
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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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Finding out why arteries get stiffer with ageUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Ian Wilkinson
The large arteries are elastic and they have an important role in buffering the swings of blood pressure that occur with each heartbeat. With age and in certain diseases, these arteries stiffen, leading to high blood pressure (hypertension)...
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Explaining why some nanoparticles are harmfulUniversity of Edinburgh | Dr Mark Miller
Dr Mark Miller is working out whether a group of fats made in the body are responsible for harming our heart and circulatory system. The fats, called eicosanoids, may be causing the harmful effects that very small particles, known as nanopa...