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RESEARCH
Can we predict which aneurysms pose the most risk?University of Leicester | Professor Matthew Bown
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the main blood vessel of the body, the aorta. The aorta is usually about 2cm wide, but aneurysms can cause this to increase to over 5.5cm. AAAs are dangerous as they can burst and cause in...
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BHF Science in Medicine School Teams Prize
The School Teams Prize prize empowers young people to get involved in cardiovascular research, helping to build a diverse research community.
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7 healthy summer recipes
Get into the spirit of summer with these mouth-watering recipes. Full of fresh, vibrant flavours, these healthy dishes are perfect for a picnic or barbecue.
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Can endothelial progenitor cells move to an injured blood vessel?University of Edinburgh | Dr Nicholas L M Cruden
Damage to blood vessels can cause a number of serious conditions including coronary heart disease and stroke. Scientists believe that the body repairs damaged blood vessels with a type of stem cell called an endothelial progenitor cell. Dr ...
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Understanding how pericytes drive new blood vessel growthUniversity of Bristol | Professor Paolo Madeddu
Pericytes are cells that surround blood vessels and play an important role in the growth of new blood vessels (known as angiogenesis). When there is a reduction in blood supply (ischemia), the growth of new blood vessels limits the damage c...
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BHF reveal that the majority of Brits are stuck in their comfort zone and daily routines
Over half of Brits don’t venture outside of their comfort zones and almost half (45%) fear that one day they might live to regret it, according to new statistics released by the BHF.
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8 in 10 people want a new lease of life, survey finds
New research reveals eight in 10 people in the UK are looking for a new lease of life, according to our latest survey.
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Electrophysiological (EP) study
Electrophysiological (EP) study is a test to look at your heart's electrical activity. Find out what happens during the test, any risks and how you get your results.
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Research Excellence at the University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford | Professor Hugh Watkins
By investing in research the BHF are supporting scientists to make potentially life-saving discoveries, which could help us beat the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases across the world. But sometimes it takes more than a on...
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Equipping new cutting-edge research facilities at the University of LeedsUniversity of Leeds | Professor Sven Plein
The British Heart Foundation is contributing £1,893,264 to help the establishment of a new Centre for Translational Cardiovascular Imaging at the University of Leeds. The BHF funding will go towards the purchasing of the equipment needed fo...