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Our Research: almost 60 years of life saving breakthroughs (Welsh language version)Booklet, published on 01/07/2018
For almost 60 years we've pioneered research that has transformed the lives of millions. Find out more about some of the key scientific discoveries.
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NCD Alliance Scotland
BHF Scotland's NCD (Non-Communicable Diseases including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and lung disease) Prevention Statement. NCD's are responsible for almost 34,000 deaths every year in Scotland - more than half of all deaths.
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RESEARCH
Using 3D heart tissue models to find out what controls the severity of ARVCKeele University | Dr Vinoj George
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle disease. In ARVC, heart muscle cells – cardiomyocytes – often do not stick together properly because of one or more genetic mutations that affect cell to ce...
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Finding genes that tell left from rightUniversity of Leeds | Professor Colin Johnson
Cilia are finger-like projections from cells that act as a cellular antenna to detect and respond to chemical or mechanical cues. Cilia are responsible for the development of the normal left-right asymmetry in the embryo, where different or...
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How much exercise do older adults need to stay heart healthy?University College London | Dr Barbara Jefferis
Heart and circulatory disease is one of Britain’s biggest killers, particularly in older people (age older than 70 years). We know that low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviour, like long periods of sitting, in...
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Limiting the damage to heart tissue after a heart attackUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Melanie Madhani
Most deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by a heart attack. There are many thousands of heart attacks in the UK each year. Finding new ways to limit heart muscle damage following a heart attack will offer a better chance of surviv...
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Glasgow heart scientists fast-track coronavirus research
Researchers at the BHF Centre of Research Excellence in Glasgow are studying the effects of coronavirus on people with heart and circulatory conditions
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Investigating the mechanisms behind blood vessel damage in diabetesUniversity of Edinburgh | Dr Andrea Caporali
In diabetic muscles, high blood glucose levels damage blood vessels leading to reduced blood flow (ischaemia). Clinical consequences range from non-healing skin ulcers to limb ischaemia that is so severe that amputation may be required. ...
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Lord Darzi review highlights 'critical condition' of NHS and cardiovascular services
An independent review of the NHS has addressed the severe challenges facing cardiovascular care services as it finds the health service in “critical condition”.
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Scientists in Reading to investigate blood clot formation to help stop heart attack
Researchers will study a group of proteins called connexins that are believed to play a crucial role in clot formation.