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RESEARCH
Finding out how diabetes affects our blood vesselsUniversity of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora
Professor Kim Dora and colleagues from the University of Oxford are interested in how positively charged calcium atoms, known as calcium ions, affect blood vessel narrowing. The level of calcium ions in cells lining the blood vessels co...
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Finding out how blood flow influences plaque formation in atherosclerosisQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Rob Krams
Professor Rob Krams is finding out what causes plaques to form and block the coronary artery in atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease. Coronary artery plaques can rupture causing a heart attack, which is the main r...
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From London to Lithuania: The 1220 mile challenge
A group of ten of BHF colleagues have completed a 1220 mile challenge taking them virtually from London to Lithuania in a bid to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. To mark the momentous last mile of their challenge they were joined by staff and supporters from the Lithuanian Heart Association.
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Could drugs that target faulty collagen treat brain haemorrhage?University of Glasgow | Dr Tom Van Agtmael
Dr Tom Van Agtmael and his team at the University of Glasgow are studying how blood vessel diseases lead to haemorrhage, or bleeding, in the brain. Around 15 percent of strokes involve a brain bleed and they can be fatal, so we need to find...
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Working out the factors involved in atherosclerosisUniversity of Sheffield | Dr Victoria Ridger
Understanding how atherosclerosis develops and progresses may reveal new ways to treat the condition in the future. In atherosclerosis, the large blood vessels in our bodies ‘fur up’ with fatty plaque deposits and blood flow is restricted t...
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What tips the balance to cause inflammation in atrial fibrillation?St George's, University of London | Dr Ingrid Dumitriu
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than a million people in the UK. AF interferes with the pumping action of the heart in a way that makes blood clots more likely to form, which can ca...
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Queen's Speech is light on health promises
Today, the Queen’s Speech set out the Government’s agenda for the next 12 months. The Government has still not provided much-needed detail on how it will deliver transformative care for heart patients.
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PUBLICATION
Annual Review - facts and figures - Northern IrelandBooklet, published on 22/12/2015
Over the past 54 years, we have been a driving force in the fight for every heartbeat. Here is a summary of our the key facts and figures from our 2015 Annual Report for Northern Ireland.
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7 signs your fitness journey is paying off
Starting a fitness journey and keeping going with it can be challenging. To keep yourself motived, look for these signs that your fitness is getting better.