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Searching for a safer anti-clotting drug by studying a protein called Factor XIIUniversity of Nottingham | Professor Jonas Emsley
People who have survived a heart attack or stroke tend to be at high risk of having another one. To try to prevent a repeat event, doctors prescribe certain medicines. These often include anticoagulant, also called anti-clotting, drugs suc...
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Does sodium valproate reduce the risk of stroke?University of Cambridge | Professor Hugh Markus
When blood vessels feeding the brain become blocked because of furred up arteries (atherosclerosis) or a blood clot, a stroke occurs. In 2009, around 49,000 people in the UK died following a stroke. This research will find out if an epileps...
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Which immune cells cause blood vessel inflammation in atherosclerosis?University of Cambridge | Professor Ziad Mallat
BHF Professor Ziad Mallat is studying how blood vessels become inflamed in atherosclerosis to see if there is a way of preventing inflammation. Atherosclerosis is caused by the build-up of fatty plaques in the walls of our arteries, and ...
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Understanding how gene mutations cause arrhythmiaImperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand
When we exercise, increased amounts of adrenaline circulate in our body stimulating the heart to beat faster. Adrenaline works by stimulating another molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) which is recognised by protein molecules in heart cells....
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Treating heart failure: the breakthrough of new treatments
Learn about the breakthroughs BHF-funded researchers have made in medicines to treat heart failure.
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Fundraising in Wales
There are around 340,000 people living with heart and circulatory diseases in Wales. Our research and the work we do in Wales is powered by your support. Every minute of your time and every donation will help make a difference to people's lives.
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Find a walking group
There are lots of different walking groups around the UK, so you're sure to find one to suit you. Here's our guide to help you find a walking group.
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BHF joins calls for Prime Minister to forge ahead with online junk food ad restrictions
We and 96 other health organisations, campaigners and experts have signed a letter calling for the Prime Minister to push ahead with plans to end online junk food advertising.
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All about proton pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) suppress stomach acid and are often prescribed to heart patients. We hear why from Professor Pali Hungin.
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Classification of research
How to classify your proposed research and areas of expertise using both the UK Clinical Research Collaboration body standard codes and BHF specific research classification.