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Gene discovery with potential to prevent complications for diabetes
A team of scientists we fund at Queen’s University, Belfast, have discovered a gene that increases the risk of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes.
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Adrenaline and atrial fibrillationUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Antony Workman
Dr Anthony Workman and his team at the University of Glasgow are studying atrial fibrillation - or AF - a common abnormal heart rhythm where the heart’s upper chambers, the atria, beat irregularly. People with atrial fibrillation are more l...
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Our impact on cardiac MRI research
Our cardiac MRI research impact report outlines how BHF-funded research has improved cardiac MRI technology.
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How fat cells damage blood vesselsCardiff Metropolitan University | Professor Philip E James
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease because being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes. In this project, Dr Philip James and colleagues will examine how fat cells ca...
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Preventing blood vessel damage with stem cellsUniversity of Birmingham | Professor Gerard Nash
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are a type of stem cell that can be extracted from human tissue and grown to large numbers in the laboratory. Professor Gerard Nash and his team at the University of Birmingham have been studying MSCs and believ...
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Refining ablation methods to treat atrial fibrillationImperial College London | Professor Prapa Kanagaratnam
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes palpitations and breathlessness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity originating from the veins that drain into the left atrium. Catheter ablation is...
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Care and support planning for multiple long-term conditions
The BHF House of Care programme found that delivering care and support planning to patients with multiple long-term conditions improves their experience of care and could reduce GP practice costs.
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Tackling fatty plaques and aneurysms by blocking tiny blood vessel growth.University of Bristol | Dr Jason L Johnson
Heart attacks occur when a build-up of fatty material in the walls of coronary arteries blocks blood flow to the heart. It’s one of the leading causes of death in the UK. The fatty build-up is known as atherosclerosis, and this can also cau...
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Practising Pilates
Pilates aims to enhance your body's strength and flexibility. Find out why it's a great accompaniment to aerobic exercise.
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Studying human kidneys to understand the genes behind high blood pressureUniversity of Manchester | Professor Maciej Tomaszewski
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major and very common risk factor for heart disease. Better ways to identify and treat those at high risk of developing hypertension are urgently needed. Studies of the human genome have uncovered ...