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Research in men has suggested that there could be a link between anxiety and a higher risk of heart disease. We look behind the headlines

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Imperial College London | Professor Costanza Emanueli

Coronary heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. It is caused by a blockage in the coronary arteries, the large blood vessels supplying nutrients and oxygen to heart muscle. The problem is aggravated by diabetes, which damages the small b...

We want to beat heartbreak caused by heart diseases in Scotland. To do this, we need to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment and care of people who live with these conditions.

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University of Edinburgh | Professor Nicholas Mills

This team of cardiologists think a highly sensitive blood test could help to detect people who are at risk of a future heart attack. Most people attending the emergency department with chest pain will have a blood test to measure troponin,...

People who experience symptoms of depression are more likely to go on to develop heart disease or suffer a stroke than those who report good mental health.

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University of Sheffield | Dr Janet Chamberlain

Many patients with heart disease undergo stent implantation to improve the function of disease vessel walls. Some patients receive stents that release chemicals to help prevent disease after fitting, but these are not without risks; biodegr...

'Good' HDL cholesterol has puzzled researchers for many years. Despite studies showing raising it reduces heart disease risk, clinical trials where HDL cholesterol was raised have shown little promise. Our researchers, working in an international collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, have shone new light on the mystery.

New research we’ve released today reveals the struggles of hundreds of families coping with the life-long effects of congenital heart disease.

Catching up on sleep at the weekend could cut the risk of heart disease by up to 20 per cent, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in London.

Having a more complex network of muscle fibres inside the heart can reduce the risk of heart failure according to new research part-funded by the British Heart Foundation.