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RESEARCH
A new imaging tool to study blood vessel formation in zebrafish in real timeUniversity College London | Dr Paul Frankel
Supervised by Dr Paul Frankel, this PhD student is studying the processes that are important in angiogenesis, when new blood vessels form from existing vessels. Angiogenesis has a role in both the development of an organism and in various d...
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A sugar coated solution to stop blood vessel leakinessUniversity of Bristol | Dr Rebecca Foster
Cells that line the blood vessels (endothelial cells) are coated with a protective layer of sugars, called the glycocalyx, which helps the blood vessels to function normally. In health, vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGFA) is an im...
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Increasing recruitment of patients in stroke prevention trialsUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Rustam Al-Shahi Salman
Professor Rustam Al Shahi Salman and colleagues from the University of Edinburgh have been awarded a grant to test the PRIME recruitment strategy in the BHF-funded RESTART trial. RESTART is a trial testing whether recommencing antiplatel...
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Ending the year on a high note: The highlights of 2020
Despite the challenges, we take a look back at the highlights of 2020.
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Aortic aneurysm, dissection and rupture
Discover the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for Aortic aneurysm, which is a swelling or bulging of the aorta.
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Living with familial hypercholesterolaemia
We meet a family whose lives have been changed by the diagnosis of a genetic condition, and speak to the nurses helping to support them and others like them.
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Hunting for new genes that cause aneurysmsSt George's, University of London | Professor Elijah Behr
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a widening or bulging of the aorta in your chest – the aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, responsible for carrying blood out of your heart. If the aneurysm bursts, it can be fatal. In recent years, ...
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Our Chief Executive on equality, race and the BHF
Our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, discusses what we at the BHF are doing to become a more diverse and inclusive charity,
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AI detects life-threatening blood vessel inflammation from Covid-19 variants
New artificial intelligence technology to scan for heightened blood vessel inflammation can calculate a person’s risk of death from Covid-19 and Covid-19 variants. The technology could be used to tailor their treatment and give them the best chance of recovery according to new research we've funded and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.