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Developing better tests and treatments for arrhythmias in the upper heartUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Davor Pavlovic
Arrhythmias (fast, slow or irregular heartbeats) most commonly occur in the upper chambers of the heart. Drugs used to treat arrhythmias target sodium-transporting molecules that are present in both upper and lower chambers of the heart. Ho...
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Understanding how released histones exert their toxic effects on the heartUniversity of Leeds | Professor Derek S Steele
Histones are a family of proteins which provide structural support to DNA. In healthy cells, histones (along with DNA) are found in the nucleus (the command centre of the cell). When cells are damaged and die e.g. due to a lack of oxygen...
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How and when should doctors involve children in decisions about their heart surgery?University College London | Dr Katy Sutcliffe
This social science project is seeking to advance the debate on informed consent. The prospect of having any kind of medical procedure can be stressful and worrying, but often if we find out more about it and know what to expect, some of t...
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Developing a new safe and effective stem cell therapy to treat heart failureQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Ken Suzuki
Heart failure means that the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively. A common cause of heart failure is a disease of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) which can be inherited or caused by a heart attack. Stem cell therapy show...
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Identifying the safest blood pressure drugs for use in pregnancyUniversity of Manchester | Dr Paul Brownbill
Women with high blood pressure before or during pregnancy need to take blood pressure-lowering medicines throughout pregnancy. These medicines enter the placenta’s circulation – an organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s...
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Translational Awards
We offer grants for translational research projects costing less than £250,000. Read for more information on the entry requirements, what's included in the award and how to apply.
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International Advisory Panel
We’ve brought together leading figures from around the world to help us choose a Big Beat Challenge winner. Each member of our International Advisory Panel brings their own unique expertise and vision, both from the world of science and beyond.
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Life after you've given CPR
If you give CPR to someone it can be a shocking and traumatic event. Get information and support on what happens after someone has a cardiac arrest.
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Holidays and travel
More information about holidays and travel with a heart condition. Learn about whether it's safe for you to go on holiday, whether you can travel to very hot or cold climates or high altitudes, getting to your destination, whether you can travel by air, whether it's safe to walk through airport security, and if you're at risk of DVT.