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Do diseased hearts ‘deform’ in a different way to normal hearts?University of Oxford | Professor Vicente Grau
So the heart can pump blood and oxygen around the body effectively, its four chambers need to ‘deform’ and change shape. But when the heart muscle is damaged, such as after a heart attack, this process does not work and the heart does not p...
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Accelerator award at the University of BirminghamUniversity of Birmingham | Professor Stephen P Watson
BHF-funded research is behind many of the advances that are helping people with heart and circulatory diseases to live longer, better lives. By investing in research we are supporting scientists to make potentially life-saving discoveries, ...
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Developing sophisticated software to train doctors in the use of temporary pacemakersBrunel University London | Professor Ashraf William Khir
Cardiac temporary pacing (TP) is a medical technique that helps the heartbeat get back to normal after its rhythm has been disturbed as a result of, for example, heart surgery or a heart attack. An electrical current is delivered directly t...
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British Cardiology Society presents new ways of delivering cardiac care
BCS has published a report highlighting the positive ways in which cardiac care has had to be adapted in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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Medical terms explained
Medical jargon can sometimes be a barrier to understanding health conditions. Dr Rick Karsan explains some of the confusing terms that you might hear from your doctor.
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How do the cells in blood vessels know when to divide?University of Strathclyde | Professor Robin Plevin
Blood vessels contain a layer of smooth muscle cells, which contract to control blood flow and keep us healthy. But in heart and circulatory disease, these cells can grow and divide when they shouldn’t, contributing to the narrowing of bloo...
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The role of fibrin structure in a blood clotUniversity of Leeds | Professor Robert Ariens
Coronary heart disease claims thousands of lives each year in the UK. The coronary arteries of people with the disease have been damaged by the build-up of ‘fatty plaques’ in the vessel wall, which can eventually rupture to cause a blood cl...
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Learning tricks from ticks to treat autoimmune myocarditisUniversity of Oxford | Professor Shoumo Bhattacharya
Occasionally, a virus or bacterial infection can lead to severe and potentially fatal inflammation of the heart muscle known as autoimmune myocarditis. There is currently no specific treatment for this condition. However, Professor Shoumo B...
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UK Government could be first in world to reverse rise in obesity levels
We have come together with fellow organisations to turn the tide and improve the health of the population.
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Taclo Pwysedd Gwaed Uchel: Llofrudd Tawel Cymru
Read more about how high blood pressure is impacting heart health in Wales, and our recommendations for change.