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A new approach to prevent heart rhythm disorders at the cellular levelCardiff University | Professor Alan Williams
Our heart requires an electrical signal to beat correctly. If this signal breaks down, disturbances in the heart beat rhythm called arrhythmias occur. Some arrhythmias occur because the amount of calcium in the heart muscle cells is abnorma...
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Statins reduce deaths from heart disease by 28 per cent in men
Statins cut the risk of death by heart attack by over a quarter in men, according to a study published today in Circulation.
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Could a ‘protein trap’ help to treat heart and circulatory disease?University of Leicester | Professor Nicholas Brindle
Professor Nicholas Brindle and his team at the University of Leicester are investigating an unusual new way to try and treat heart and circulatory disease. Angiopoietin 2, or Ang2, is a protein that is normally produced at very low leve...
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Emma Willis meets inspiring heart survivors behind red benches to be unveiled across the UK
TV presenter Emma Willis has spoken out about the heavy toll of being diagnosed with a heart condition as she unveiled a new British Heart Foundation campaign.
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When to worry about heart palpitations
If you're experiencing what feels like frequent or prolonged episodes of palpitations, it might be a good idea to see your GP, BHF Senior Nurse Chloe MacArthur explains.
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Can our genes predict the best drug combinations to prevent heart disease?University College London | Dr Amand Floriaan Schmidt
A variety of different drugs are used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, and they work in different ways. For example, by reducing cholesterol or decreasing blood pressure. Although these drugs are often prescribed together, the saf...
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Why and how is cell-to-cell conduction speed impaired by heart attack?University of Glasgow | Professor Godfrey L Smith
Researchers in Glasgow are studying why, after heart attack, electrical conduction through the heart changes. When the heart beats, all of its cells must contract in coordinated fashion. To make this happen, an electrical signal spreads ra...
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Is oxidation of the protein TAK1 an important factor in the progression of heart failure?King's College London | Dr Joseph Burgoyne
Heart failure is a debilitating condition where the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively. It is a leading cause of death in the UK. We need to improve our understanding of the underlying biochemistry of heart failure so we c...
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Why diabetes affects heart disease risk differently in men and womenUniversity of Oxford | Dr Sanne Peters
Dr Sanne Peters and her colleagues at the University of Oxford are studying why diabetes may have a bigger impact on heart disease risk in women compared with men. Heart disease and stroke remain one of the leading causes of death and dis...
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How fish oils keep our heart and blood vessels healthyUniversity of Reading | Dr Alister McNeish
We know that eating fish is good for our heart health. Omega-3 fish oils (DHA and EPA) relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure, bringing down the risk of heart and circulatory disease. Some studies suggest that fish oils relax blood v...