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"After my second heart attack I decided to completely change my life"
After Javed Hussain, from London, had his first heart attack in 2016, he thought his life was over. However, his second heart attack gave him a new lease on life.
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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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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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Finding blood biomarkers that predict the need for aortic valve replacementUniversity of Leicester | Professor Leong Ng
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a very common heart valve disease which restricts blood flow out of the heart. Many patients experience breathlessness or chest pain with exercise. Currently, the only effective treatment is replacing the valve in pa...
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Understanding and avoiding side effects caused by statinsUniversity of Oxford | Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan
Statins are effective cholesterol-lowering drugs that reduce people’s risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, some people taking statins can experience side effects in their muscles. In very rare cases, it can lead to a potentially fata...
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‘Before my stroke I was so agile’: Pauline’s story shows the need for more research
Pauline Boye woke up at 4am and needed to go the bathroom. One problem, she couldn’t get out of bed. The 49-year-old had a stroke in her sleep and her right side was paralysed. On World Stroke Day, Pauline’s story reminds us of the heartbreaking cost of stroke – and the pressing need for more research to prevent and treat it.
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9 essential questions to ask your doctor
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Regina Giblin, offers tips on what to ask during an NHS or private appointment with your GP, nurse or cardiologist, so you know what’s normal, what’s urgent and how to be proactive.
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Why do you need to get your cholesterol levels checked?
Learn why it's important to have your cholesterol tested, what you'll learn from the cholesterol test and what you can do about it.
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Dealing with insomnia: tips to sleep better
We share expert tips to help you sleep better, from winding down to sticking to a bedtime routine.
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10 things to do in a park this summer
Summer is a great time to get your friends and family to the park and get active with outdoor fun and games. We present ten of the best activities to do in your local park