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RESEARCH
New magnetic resonance technology for the University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford | Professor Damian Tyler
Heart failure is a debilitating condition and can cause breathlessness, making it almost impossible for patients to do even simple exercise such as walking up stairs. During heart failure, changes occur in heart muscle. BHF-funded scient...
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Understanding how neuropeptide-Y affects the heartUniversity of Oxford | Professor Neil Herring
The speed and strength of the heartbeat can be increased by a group of nerves that work by releasing a chemical called norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter. Whilst norepinephrine is useful in healthy individuals during exercise, it can trigge...
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Heart murmurs - causes, symptoms & treatment
A heart murmur is an unexpected or unusual sound in your heart. It is usually harmless, but sometimes relates to a problem with your heart.
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New report warns disjointed heart failure care is needlessly costing lives
Disjointed and unequal care, likely exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, is leading to more people dying with heart failure, according to our new report.
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Pacemakers
A pacemaker is a small device that can treat some abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Find out what it looks like, how it works and how it's fitted.
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Cardiac arrest
A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body. Although it's sometimes mistaken for a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is different.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most common types of abnormal heart rhythm and a major cause of stroke.
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty material (atheroma) inside your arteries. It’s a potentially serious condition that causes most heart attacks and strokes but often goes unnoticed.
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TAVI (Transcatheter aortic valve implantation)
Trusted info from the British Heart Foundation on what is TAVI and whether TAVI is the right procedure for you. Plus, tips for preparing for and recovering from TAVI.
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Studying the mechanisms that underlie heart contractionKing's College London | Dr Min Zhang
Dr Min Zhang and his colleagues at King’s College London are studying the mechanisms underpinning heart contraction, and what goes wrong in disease. The heart changes the strength of its ‘pump’ or contraction so it can adapt to different ...