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A potential new anti-oxidant approach to combating atherosclerosisUniversity of Reading | Professor David S Leake
Researchers will investigate a potential new way to prevent the damaging effects of LDL cholesterol in arteries. ‘Bad’ LDL cholesterol contributes to artery disease, known as atherosclerosis, which causes heart attacks. Part of the proce...
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Designing a new drug target to reduce high blood sugar and blood vessel damage in diabetesUniversity of Dundee | Professor Calum Sutherland
People with diabetes are at an increased risk of heart and circulatory conditions because of damage to blood vessels caused by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. Small vessel disease (microvascular disease) is a complication of diabetes an...
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Taflenni ffeithiau am glefyd cardiofasgwlaidd yng Nghymru
Taflenni ffeithiau am glefyd cardiofasgwlaidd yng Nghymru
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Progressive cardiac conduction defect (PCCD)
Find out more about Progressive cardiac conduction defect (PCCD), including causes, symptoms, how PCCD is diagnosed, how PCCD can affect your life and what treatments are available. We also have resources to download.
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What factors influence the severity of ARVC?University College London | Dr Srijita Sen Chowdhry
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle disease, where heart muscle can be replaced by fibrous fatty tissue. It is thought to affect at least 1 in 1000 people. Many people have a mild form of ARV...
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Does sodium valproate reduce the risk of stroke?University of Cambridge | Professor Hugh Markus
When blood vessels feeding the brain become blocked because of furred up arteries (atherosclerosis) or a blood clot, a stroke occurs. In 2009, around 49,000 people in the UK died following a stroke. This research will find out if an epileps...
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How blood vessels form hollow tubesUniversity of Bristol | Professor Harry Mellor
Professor Harry Mellor and his colleagues at the University of Bristol are studying blood vessel growth to try to reveal new ways to help people with blood vessel disease. Angiogenesis - where new blood vessels are formed from pre-existin...
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Are these "healthy" snacks as good as they seem?
The shops are full of snacks making health claims - but can you believe them? Our Senior Dietitian explains which ones to choose.
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The effect of high cholesterol on neutrophilsImperial College London | Dr Marina Botto
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital for normal functions in the body. However, when levels of harmful forms of cholesterol are too high, it can lead to fatty deposits building up in our arteries. This can block the flow of blood ...