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7 things we learnt at the UK's largest heart conference
This year's British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference was held in person for the first time in two years since coronavirus struck the UK, and it was once again teeming with the latest breakthroughs in heart and circulatory research. Here's what we learnt.
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7 things we learnt at the UK's largest heart conference
Research highlights from this year's British Cardiovascular Society conference
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Identifying and reversing risks of heart disease in childrenUniversity of Oxford | Dr Alexander Jones
Obesity and physical inactivity are becoming more common in children and are major risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases. Although we may not see the effects until children get older, we know that disease processes begin in childh...
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Dietary fat affects blood vessel function in high blood pressureUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Michael Shipston
People with high blood pressure are at higher risk of heart and circulatory disease. High blood pressure can arise as a result of blood vessels losing their elasticity, meaning that blood vessels cannot expand and contract as effectively to...
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Is premature birth a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?Imperial College London | Professor Neena Modi
Thousands of babies are born more than two months early each year in the UK, and thanks to modern medicine, over 90% will survive. Research suggests they may be more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of obesity, h...
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Finding drugs that can correct abnormal fat metabolismUniversity of East Anglia | Dr Samuel Fountain
Around 25% of our body is made up of fat. Fat cells, or adipocytes, store excess fats and sugar and release them when needed. When adipocytes stop working correctly, fat accumulated in other organs, increasing the risk of heart and circulat...
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Seed oils: why they're good for your heart
We investigate claims that seed oils like sunflower, rapeseed and soyabean high in omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Discover BHF’s verdict.
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Cardiovascular inequalities in Wales: an analysis
Explore the data in this report that examines the link between deprivation and cardiovascular disease in Wales.
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High cholesterol - symptoms, causes and levels
High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood. Learn about symptoms and causes, and what you can do to lower your cholesterol levels.
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Supporting someone through the 3 stages of vascular dementia
Get practical tips and emotional strategies to help as vascular dementia progresses with Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Kensa Morgan.