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Which Interleukin-1 form is more important in atherosclerosis?University of Sheffield | Professor Sheila Francis
A partnership between Dr Sheila Francis at the University of Sheffield and Dr Emmanuel Pinteaux at the University of Manchester has been awarded nearly £300,000 over three years to investigate the role of interleukins in coronary heart dise...
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No difference in key heart attack symptoms between men and women
Women who have heart attacks experience the same key symptoms as men, quashing one of the reasons given for women receiving unequal care.
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What are the different types of heart attacks
What are the different types of heart attacks
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Why should I know my weight and waist size?
Knowing your real size is important. BHF Associate Medical Director Dr Mike Knapton tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why.
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Could regenerative cells called EPCs help repair blood vessels?University of Edinburgh | Dr Mairi Brittan
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Mairi Brittan is studying regenerative cells, called endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), to find out if they could be used to treat heart and circulatory disease. In heart and circulato...
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I don’t understand my hospital discharge letter – what should I do?
Our expert explains what to do if you don't understand your hospital discharge letter.
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Providing support for injured heartsBrunel University London | Professor Ashraf William Khir
Dr Ashraf Khir from Brunel University and Professor John Pepper, from the Royal Brompton hospital (Imperial College London), are investigating how to improve an important piece of equipment used to treat heart patients, called an intra-aort...
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Are neuropilins involved in atherosclerosis development?Royal Veterinary College, University of London | Dr Caroline Pellet Many
Dr Caroline Pellet Many and her colleagues at University College London are studying atherosclerosis, a complex disorder of blood vessels that is a major cause of heart and circulatory disease. In patients with atherosclerosis, blood vessel...
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Can stopping TPL-2 from working protect against atherosclerosis?Frances Crick Institute | Professor Steven Ley
Professor Steven Ley is studying a protein in cells called TPL-2, which is needed for some cells to become activated in atherosclerosis, when arteries become ‘furred up’ with fatty plaques. In atherosclerosis, inflammation occurs within the...
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Dundee scientists to study new way to protect heart attack damage
Scientists in Dundee are researching how to reduce the damage caused by a heart attack