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RESEARCH
Studying how the mechanical stress of the heartbeat could affect ion channel proteinsUniversity of Oxford | Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan
Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan from the University of Oxford has received three years’ BHF funding to study what processes are going on in the heart which enable it to act as a strong mechanical force, pumping oxygenated blood around the body...
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When I learnt I had FH it was like someone hit me in the face
Statins through the eyes of BHF Professor Sir Rory Collins and Jan Barton-Wolfe
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Incidence and prevalence - comorbidities - stroke
Stroke patients living with other long-term health conditions.
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Identifying the genes that cause inherited thrombocytopeniaUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Neil Morgan
Inherited thrombocytopenias are a group of disorders characterised by a low platelet count. People with this condition have abnormal bleeding ranging from mild to severe. Platelets are small particles in the blood that help blood to clot af...
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A new technique for tracking the blood enzyme haem oxygenase 1Imperial College London | Dr Joseph Boyle
Haem is an important molecule in our blood that carries oxygen and gives blood its red colour. The amount of haem in the body is maintained by an enzyme called haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1). HO-1 breaks down bruises by converting the blood into h...
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Reflections of research - 60 years in the making
To celebrate our 60th birthday, we asked BHF researchers past and present to send us images that told the story of our research and advances in healthcare over the past 60 years
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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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How swimming can help you stay strong
Swimming is a great way to get fit and build strength. Lifelong swimmer Ivor Pope tells Rachael Healy about the benefits.
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Blocked arteries: what are the signs and symptoms?
Find out what causes clogged arteries and if they can be cleared with BHF Professor Martin Bennett.
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Can you tell me more about Sneddon syndrome?
Our expert explains what Sneddon syndrome is, symptoms, treatment, and whether this can cause a stroke.