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His Majesty the King appointed as our Patron
We are thrilled to announce that we have welcomed His Majesty the King as our Royal Patron, marking a significant milestone in our history.
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How does interleukin-1 contribute to stroke damage?University of Manchester | Professor Stuart M Allan
When blood vessels feeding the brain become blocked because of furred up arteries (atherosclerosis) or a blood clot, a stroke occurs. The stroke is made worse by inflammation, when immune system cells invade the injured area and cause furth...
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Modelling inflammation in the build-up of arterial plaquesImperial College London | Professor James Moore
Professor James Moore is supervising a PhD student looking at the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries. Most fatty deposits (called plaques) have inflammation as a hallmark, and all inflammati...
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Targeting baroreceptors to control blood pressureUniversity of Aberdeen | Dr Guy Bewick
High blood pressure, or hypertension –is a risk factor for heart and circulatory disease. Many people with hypertension are not receiving treatment for the condition. Research to investigate new ways to control blood pressure could reveal n...
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Unravelling the effects of genetic variation in pulmonary hypertensionImperial College London | Dr Christopher Rhodes
Over 9000 European people with rare diseases had their genomes sequenced as part of the UK’s BRIDGE project. One of diseases studied was pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) – high blood pressure in the lungs, which leads to heart failure....
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Investigating a potential link between diabetes and damage to blood vesselsKing's College London | Dr Alison C Brewer
Diabetes is a condition where the body can’t produce enough or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that controls blood glucose (sugar) levels. If these levels are not well controlled, it can have serious consequences - including damage t...
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BHF Together Support Group Liverpool
A welcoming and informal support group in Liverpool for anyone affected by heart conditions. Connect with others and share experiences in a friendly setting.
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I have atrial fibrillation, should I limit my caffeine intake?
Our expert answers a question on whether you should limit your caffeine intake if you have atrial fibrillation.
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How platelet stickiness is regulatedUniversity of Bristol | Professor Stuart Mundell
A heart attack occurs when thrombosis (a blood clot) develops inside the blood vessels supplying the heart. Platelets, the main blood cell involved in thrombosis, can be switched on to become sticky by various mediator molecules. Thromboxan...