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How platelets work in the blood clotting processUniversity of Oxford | Dr Catherine Pears
Platelets are small circulating cells in the blood that clump together when blood clots after an injury, to prevent excessive bleeding. But platelets are also involved in forming clots in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and stroke...
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Do platelets cause inflammation in people with diabetes?University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Diabetes is a complex disorder characterized by too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. People with diabetes are at high risk of developing heart and circulatory disease, partly because of inflammation which damages blood vessels. Unders...
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Understanding how a simple salt lowers blood pressure in people with hypertensionUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Melanie Madhani
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common and serious health problem worldwide. When blood pressure – the pressure of blood in the arteries – is consistently high, it puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels and can lead t...
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How do proteins called NADPH oxidases control platelets in blood clots?University of Exeter | Dr Giordano Pula
Dr Giordano Pula and his team are studying the blood clotting process, with the aim of finding new ways to prevent life threatening blood clots. Platelets are small circulating cells that are required for blood clotting. If they become u...
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Tobacco measures headline King’s Speech
The King's Speech outlined the Government's commitment to creating a smokefree generation and addressing NHS workforce challenges.
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MPs to debate air pollution in Parliament
Strengthen our air quality laws to protect the country’s health from toxic air pollution – that’s our message to MPs today as they debate the Environment Bill. BHF-funded research has shown that exposure to air pollution, and in particular PM2.5, can damage our heart and circulatory health in a number of ways, increasing the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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Why should I know my blood pressure?
Associate Medical Director Dr Mike Knapton tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why it's important to get your blood pressure checked
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What you need to know about cardiac rehab at home
If you’ve got a heart condition, have had a cardiac event (such as a heart attack), or have recently had surgery, you might be worried about getting active again. To help you feel safe and confident to use the Cardiac Rehab at Home exercise programme, our expert team at BHF answer your questions.
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Death rates - Death and deprivation
The index of Multiple Deprivation compares the relative deprivation based on small areas within each country using several factors including income, education, crime and employment. See our downloadable data below.
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