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Refining ablation methods to treat atrial fibrillationImperial College London | Professor Prapa Kanagaratnam
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes palpitations and breathlessness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity originating from the veins that drain into the left atrium. Catheter ablation is...
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Kids FIRST: a Family-based Intervention to Reduce Snacking and Screen Time in childrenLoughborough University | Dr Emma Haycraft
A healthy lifestyle, beginning in childhood is important for keeping the heart healthy. Eating snacks and inactivity by spending a long time sitting in front of screens are two types of behaviour that can increase the risk of poor health in...
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Palliative care needs in patients with heart failureUniversity of Glasgow | Professor John McMurray
Heart failure is a debilitating condition which is especially common in elderly people. In late stage heart failure, symptoms get worse, and the person’s quality of life deteriorates as they struggle to breathe and develop declining kidney ...
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How proteins interact to cause blood clottingImperial College London | Dr Thomas McKinnon
Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) is a large blood protein that helps blood clotting by interacting with platelets when the blood vessels are injured. Platelets are a type of cell found in blood that help to plug a wound and prevent blood loss. H...
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Preventing unwanted immune responses and heart transplant rejectionQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Federica Marelli Berg
The only way to cure severe heart failure is a heart transplant, but the transplant can fail if someone’s immune system rejects the new organ. Research that reveals more about how the immune system is involved in rejection could reveal new ...
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Refining promising techniques for guiding catheter ablation to stop atrial fibrillationUniversity of Leicester | Professor G Andre Ng
Nearly 1.3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation (AF), making it the most common heart rhythm disturbance. Symptoms include irregular heartbeats, light-headedness and fatigue, affecting people’s quality of li...
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How to stay motivated in winter
Dr John Downey shares why motivation matters for heart health, how winter impacts it, and tips like goal-setting, tracking, and having a plan B.
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How do replacement heart valves work?
Our expert looks at how heart valves work, as well as the pros and cons of different types of replacement heart valves. Plus, watch our mitral and aortic valve animations.
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How to get active indoors
Dreary weather can make it harder to exercise outside. Our guide can keep you moving without needing to leave the house.
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40 years of successful British heart transplants
In 1979 , Sir Terence English performed the first successful British heart transplant. In this article, we look back at his journey and its influence on heart transplantation today.