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Researchers that we fund at the University of Oxford have developed a new type of imaging test to provide an early warning of coronary artery disease, and the risk of heart attacks.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Prof Rod Stables to the role of Clinical Lead for the BHF CRC. This vital role will provide the essential clinical leadership to support the planning and delivery of world-class clinical research in all aspects of cardiovascular disease.

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King's College London | Dr Kalwant S Authi

Platelets are a type of cell in our blood that are very important for stopping bleeding after an injury. Damage to blood vessels triggers a rapid series of signalling events which activates platelets, causing them to stick together and f...

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University of Leeds | Dr Neil Turner

During a heart attack, a blood clot in an artery vessel starves the heart of oxygen. As a result, cells in the heart die and it cannot function normally, which can lead to heart rhythm problems and heart failure. New methods are needed to e...

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King's College London | Dr Yaniv Hinits

People who survive a heart attack may have heart tissue damage that affects their quality of life. Understanding what proteins allow human heart cells to multiply and regenerate, as they do in fish, could help develop drugs that help our he...

BHF researchers have developed a bioactive stem cell delivery plaster which would be used during heart surgery, to help repair damaged hearts.

Our Senior Cardiac nurse Philippa Hobson answers a question about heavy periods when you're on heart medication. Find out more.

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