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Finding a way to get more people with heart failure to start cardiac rehabilitationUniversity of Leicester | Professor Sally Singh
Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body to keep a person fit and well. Symptoms include shortness of breath, tiredness, leg swelling, and difficulty being active. Heart failure is a lifelong conditi...
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Could blocking a protein called EPAC1 prevent heart and circulatory disease?Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh | Professor Stephen Yarwood
Dr Stephen Yarwood from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh is working out if blocking an enzyme called EPAC1 could treat heart and circulatory diseases associated with metabolic syndrome – a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and...
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A commonly used test could miss the most dangerous type of heart disease
More than a quarter of people with a deadly form of heart disease may be missed following current tests.
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Allison Lawson: “I had a heart attack totally out of the blue at 51”
Allison Lawson had a heart attack aged 51 caused by a rare condition called SCAD - spontaneous coronary artery dissection – which is caused by a tear in a blood vessel carrying blood to the heart.
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Heart scans reveal cause of sudden cardiac arrests in the young
Young people who have a sudden cardiac arrest should be offered an MRI scan of the heart called cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to diagnose the underlying cause, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference.
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Using computer simulations to help with the treatment of children with congenital heart diseaseUniversity College London | Dr Claudio Capelli
Computer simulations could be an extremely valuable tool for visualising, testing and planning surgery in babies and children born with heart defects (known as congenital heart diseases). However, while the technology is ready, the techniqu...
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How does protein build-up cause different types of heart damage?University College London | Dr Marianna Fontana
Amyloidosis of the heart occurs when abnormal protein molecules (amyloid) produced by bone marrow builds up in heart muscle. The amyloid causes stiffening of the heart muscle, interferes with the heart’s electrical system and reduces blood ...
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Understanding structural changes and altered calcium signalling in the ageing and failing heartUniversity of Manchester | Dr Ashraf Kitmitto
Dr Ashraf Kitmitto and her collaborative team at the University of Manchester are keen to understand why elderly people are prone to heart failure and identify the changes taking place in the heart that lead to disease. Heart failure can oc...
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Mental health and your heart
Looking after yourself can be tough when you’re living with a mental health problem. By taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle, you can improve your overall health and feel better.
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Weight gain and diabetes threaten progress in reducing heart attacks and strokes
Weight gain and increasing diabetes prevalence are stalling efforts to reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes, according to research we've funded published today