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RESEARCH
Attempting to slow down or prevent the development of atherosclerosisImperial College London | Professor Justin C Mason
Understanding how atherosclerosis develops and progresses may reveal new ways to prevent or treat the condition in the future. Cells lining the inner wall of our blood vessels are called endothelial cells, or ‘the endothelium’, and are impo...
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Can beetroot juice supplements help babies grow well in the womb?University of Manchester | Dr Elizabeth Cottrell
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Elizabeth Cottrell is studying ways to prevent foetal growth restriction, or FGR - when a baby’s growth in the womb slows or stops. FGR increases the risk of stillbirth, and babies are m...
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Heart attack treatment - SENIOR-RITA
SENIOR-RITA tested whether people aged over 80 should have invasive treatment for NSTEMI heart attack.
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Finding out the best ways to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 people in the UK and increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. We’ve been funding research to find out the best ways to treat high blood pressure.
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British Heart Foundation warns that many gut-friendly foods come with a heart health catch
The British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which, while beneficial for the microbiome, may also come with hidden risks for heart health when eaten in excess.
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5 of the most extreme diets (and what they could do to your body)
When you choose a diet, it's important to think about it. Some diets can have serious health consequences if followed long-term, as our dietitian explains.
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Digoxin
Derived from the purple foxglove plant, Digoxin was first used to treat heart complaints 200 years ago. An expert tells us about modern uses for the drug.
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Watch: What is aspirin and what does it do in your body?
People with cardiovascular disease may be prescribed aspirin to help prevent blood clots. Watch our animation on how aspirin works, possible side effects and answers to common questions.
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What is calcification of the arteries, and how is it treated?
Professor Catherine Shanahan (PhD) explains what coronary artery calcification means, how it’s tested, what your score means and what treatment involves.
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AI (artificial intelligence) in heart healthcare
Top researcher Professor Fu Siong Ng explains how AI could revolutionise heart healthcare – from earlier diagnosis and risk prediction to personalised treatments.