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Working out how VEGFR1 regulates blood vessel growthUniversity of Bristol | Professor Harry Mellor
The study of angiogenesis – the growth of new blood vessels – is an important area of research in heart and circulatory disease. One of the key molecules that drives angiogenesis is called VEGF-A. It acts via another molecule on the surface...
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How does zinc deficiency cause bleeding?University of Hull | Dr Simon Calaminus
Hull researchers are uncovering the role of zinc in platelets and bleeding. Zinc plays an important role in the body. Zinc deficiency exists in many health problems, and is linked to excess bleeding. It is not yet known exactly how a lac...
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Understanding the role of a subtype of immune cells in reperfusion injury in the heartQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Mathieu Benoit Voisin
During a heart attack or stroke, blood supply to a part of the heart or brain is cut off, causing tissue damage. Reperfusion injury is the additional tissue damage that occurs once the blood supply is restored. Reperfusion injury is also a ...
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Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
Everything you need to know about ARBs. Read what they are, how they work, their possible side effects and more.
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Understanding the biology of bleeding disordersUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Neil Morgan
Platelets are small cells that help the blood to clot after an injury and prevent excessive bleeding. Some people inherit a disorder called thrombocytopenia, where they have a low number of platelets and abnormal bleeding. Dr Morgan has...
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High blood pressure during pregnancy increases risk of heart attacks and strokes
Women who have high blood pressure during their pregnancies, or a related more severe condition called pre-eclampsia, are at much higher risk of heart attacks and strokes than those who have normal blood pressure, according to new research we funded.
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Pacemaker study to help heart patients avoid hospital
New research that we're funding at The University of Manchester has the potential to help patients stay out of hospital. By monitoring data collected by pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), researchers hope to use patients' activity levels to predict when they might be becoming ill, and intervene before a hospital stay becomes necessary.
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High street eye scan can reveal heart attack or stroke risk
A simple digital photograph of the back of the eye can predict a major cardiovascular event set to happen in the next decade with 70 per cent accuracy, according to research part funded by us
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Samples from healthcare workers could reveal those most at risk from coronavirus
A group of researchers funded by the BHF have set-up a clinical study of NHS Healthcare Workers to better understand the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
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Tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh at Heart of Steel
We have recognised the work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh as our Royal Patron by engraving his name on the Heart of Steel.