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RESEARCH
Studying a heart protein that senses blood flow and mechanical stressUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan
Supervised by Dr Jing Li, this PhD student is working out how heart muscle cells respond to mechanical stress. Heart muscle is made up of cells that are constantly exposed to mechanical stimulation as the heart beats and blood flows thro...
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What is an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram provides ultrasound images of your heart. Dr Rajan Sharma explains this common test to our Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily Reeve.
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Preventing heart cell suicide to limit the damage of a heart attackUniversity College London | Professor Derek Yellon
London based researchers are testing a drug hoped to limit heart damage caused by a heart attack. Every day in the UK, more than 500 people have a heart attack. During a heart attack, some heart cells die. This can cause long-term life-thr...
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Heart surgery and other heart procedures fall by 39%
There were 39 per cent fewer heart operations and other heart procedures performed in January in England compared to January last year, according to our analysis of NHS data published today.
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"High cholesterol runs in my family – but heart bypass surgery gave me a second chance"
Bernadette Williams, 63, from Holywell, shares how high cholesterol and coronary artery disease shaped her family history – and how heart bypass surgery helped her move forward.
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Revealing the proteins that protect the heartUniversity College London | Professor Derek Yellon
Professor Derek Yellon and his colleagues at University College London (UCL) are working out which proteins can protect the heart from damage when blood supply is restored to the heart muscle after a heart attack. Damage caused by the delay...
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Heart care waiting list doubles in three years in England
Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists has risen to a record high of 389,266 at the end of April 2023 in England.
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Heart murmurs - causes, symptoms & treatment
A heart murmur is an unexpected or unusual sound in your heart. It is usually harmless, but sometimes relates to a problem with your heart.
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Heart Failure
We are working closely with the NHS to improve early detection, management and support of people with heart failure.
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RESEARCH
How does high blood pressure cause scarring in people with heart failure?Imperial College London | Professor Cesare M N Terracciano
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is an increasing common form of heart failure, but the mechanisms underlying the condition remain unclear. HFpEF is known to be characterised by a type of scarring called fibrosis – a p...