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Studying flecainide to develop safer drugs for arrhythmiaUniversity of Leeds | Professor Derek S Steele
In a recent breakthrough, scientists have discovered that the drug, flecainide, is an effective treatment for a type of inherited heart rhythm disturbance (arrhythmia) linked to sudden cardiac death, called catecholaminergic polymorphic tac...
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Investigating heart proteins that respond to stressUniversity of Reading | Professor Angela Clerk
Professor Angela Clerk is studying how certain signals that help the heart respond to stress are regulated in the heart. When the heart goes through a stressful event, such as high blood pressure or a heart attack, heart muscle cells die...
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In the mind: the brain and blood pressure controlUniversity of Bristol | Professor Julian Paton
Millions of people in the UK are diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) which significantly increases a person’s risk of developing heart disease. Medicines are available to treat it but can be ineffective in up to half of patien...
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Developing a better blood test to diagnose heart attacksKing's College London | Professor Michael Marber
Only about ten per cent of people in accident and emergency departments with chest pain will be having a heart attack. Professor Michael Marber is trying to find better ways to diagnose them. Currently, doctors identify heart attack pati...
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Improving risk assessments for people with inherited heart conditionsImperial College London | Dr Fu Siong Ng
Dr Fu Siong Ng is studying why some people with an inherited heart condition are at greater risk of dying suddenly than others. Despite advances in genetic research, it is a challenge for doctors to predict which people with inherited h...
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Deciphering the intricate process controlling plateletsUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Alexandra Mazharian
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Alexandra Mazharian is working out the intricate processes behind production of platelets - small fragments of bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes (MK cells) that circulate in the blood ...
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Government announces GP data from volunteers to be shared for research
We’ve welcomed an announcement from Government that gives approved research studies, including UK Biobank and Our Future Health, access to anonymised GP data for people who have consented to take part.
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Government agency review shows statins are effective and safe
Statins are effective and safe according to government agency review.
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Lowering cholesterol with diet, exercise and drugs lowers heart risk
A cardiologist has questioned the impact saturated fats have on heart risk.
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MSPs call for urgent action to improve Scotland's health
A group of cross-party MSPs have called for urgent action to tackle the damage to people’s health caused by smoking, junk food and alcohol.