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Harnessing IGF binding protein-2 to help grow new blood vesselsUniversity of Leeds | Dr Stephen Wheatcroft
Coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease occur when blood vessels to the heart or limbs, respectively, become narrowed or blocked by a fatty build-up. Although these blockages can be reopened with a stent to widen the blocked ar...
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Harnessing the immune system to help hearts repair and avoid transplant rejectionQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Suchita Nadkarni
Dr Suchita Nadkarni from Queen Mary University of London is studying how interactions between the body’s immune system and blood vessels can influence the outcome of certain heart and circulatory diseases and procedures, such as heart attac...
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Atherosclerosis - is RhoG an important regulator of platelet stickiness?University of Bristol | Professor Alastair Poole
Chest pain (angina) and heart attacks are caused by atherosclerosis, a condition that develops over years as fatty deposits called plaques build up in the artery walls. If a fatty plaque ruptures, a clot can form that blocks a vessel leadin...
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Improving regeneration of blood vessel cells in circulatory diseasesQueen's University Belfast | Professor Alan Stitt
Belfast researchers are part of the global research effort to boost the body’s own repair systems to combat circulatory diseases. A major global research effort is underway to help the body to repair and/or grow new blood vessels to preve...
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Controlling blood pressure in new mothersUniversity of Oxford | Professor Paul Leeson
During pregnancy some women develop severe high blood pressure called pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension. After pregnancy, the blood pressure often settles but the changes in their body can persist. These women are at higher risk of...
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Understanding the role of LDL cholesterol in platelet activationUniversity of Hull | Professor Khalid Naseem
Professor Khalid Naseem from the University of Hull and Dr Michael Tomlinson from the University of Birmingham will spend 3 years studying the behaviour of tiny blood cells called platelets in the circulatory system. Although platelets are ...
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BHF launches free defibrillator scheme to save lives in communities across the UK
Communities across the UK are being urged to apply for a free lifesaving defibrillator from the British Heart Foundation, supported by fundraising from BHF’s charity partner Royal Mail.
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New research to examine how sedentary behaviour is bad for our health
A new worldwide study funded by the British Heart Foundation at the University College London (UCL) will measure how certain physical behaviours, such as sitting for long periods of time, can impact health.
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Is it normal to have chest pain after having a stent?
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse explains why you might experience discomfort after you have had a stent fitted, and what to do when it happens. Read more.
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BHF announced as charity partner for The Gemini Boat Race 2024
The BHF are official charity partner for The Gemini Boat Race 2024 – the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race taking place on 30th March. Hoping to take part in this years race are identical twins Catherine and Gemma King who are set to row on opposing sides. Having previously both rowed for Cambridge Catherine switched sides, transferring to start her four-year PhD in cardiovascular science at the University of Oxford, which is being funded by the British Heart Foundation.