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Interrupting the cycle of inflammation that leads to deep vein thrombosisUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Alexander Brill
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in one of the veins deep in the leg, usually in the calf. DVT causes pain, swelling and redness and is a medical emergency because, if the clot dislodges, it can tra...
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New ways to keep blood vessels openUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
Patients with heart disease have damaged blood vessels, which may eventually lead to the vessels becoming blocked. This can become apparent for the patient through symptoms such as chest pain. Patients can undergo surgery to bypass or r...
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How collagen helps the blood to clotUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Richard Farndale
Collagen is a structural protein of the blood vessel wall, which is normally concealed beneath the cells that line the blood vessel inner walls. When the blood vessel becomes injured, collagen is exposed and attracts cells called platelets ...
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Is butter as bad as we thought?
Whilst the findings indicate a small association between butter consumption and cardiovascular risk, it does not give us the green light to start eating more butter
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Do I need to take vitamin D?
Our expert explains whether you need to take vitamin D supplements.
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New £3m joint funding for cardiovascular research in Wales
Together with Health and Care Research Wales, we have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) at an event in Cardiff on 12 February.
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Scientists to create computer models to study deadly heart condition
Scientists at the University of Oxford are to develop computer models of the human heart to better understand a deadly inherited heart condition.
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Spending Review focuses on getting NHS back on its feet
The Chancellor announced investments for the NHS and research and development in yesterday’s Spending Review. We were pleased to see health prioritised and hope that this translates into better care for heart patients as well as more funding for lifesaving research.
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Could inhibiting PMCA4 protect people from death after a heart attack?University of Manchester | Dr Delvac Oceandy
Coronary heart disease occurs when the inside of one or more of your coronary arteries become narrowed due to a gradual build-up of fatty deposits. This limits the blood flow in part of your heart muscle, causing inflammation and disruptin...