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Tackling fatty plaques and aneurysms by blocking tiny blood vessel growth.University of Bristol | Dr Jason L Johnson
Heart attacks occur when a build-up of fatty material in the walls of coronary arteries blocks blood flow to the heart. It’s one of the leading causes of death in the UK. The fatty build-up is known as atherosclerosis, and this can also cau...
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What controls platelet secretion in blood clotting?University of Sheffield | Professor Martina E Daly
When blood vessels are injured, cells called platelets gather at the site of injury, forming a clot to stop excessive bleeding. At the injury site, platelets release a mixture of proteins and small molecules that activate more platelets – a...
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Untangling the effects of type 2 diabetes on blood vessel healthUniversity of Leeds | Professor Mark Kearney
According to data from 2016, type 2 diabetes affects more than three million people in the UK. The condition affects the health of our veins and arteries. This can lead to a range of problems, including leg ulcers, and it vastly increases a...
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How to measure and calculate body fat percentage
Excess body fat could put your health at risk. Senior BHF Dietitian Tracy Parker explains how to measure and calculate your body fat step-by-step.
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House of Care framework
Read our definition of the House of Care framework and learn how this can help healthcare providers deliver a care and support planning approach in the NHS.
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Finding a new target to prevent the formation of dangerous blood clotsUniversity of Hull | Professor Khalid Naseem
Anti-platelet drugs are prescribed to many thousands of people in the UK with coronary heart disease, angina, heart failure or heart valve disease. They interfere with small blood cells called platelets, which help the blood to clot, reduci...
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Research excellence at Imperial College LondonImperial College London | Professor Martin Wilkins
By investing in research the BHF are supporting scientists to make potentially life-saving discoveries, which could help us beat the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases across the world. But sometimes it takes more than a on...
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How do cholesterol and platelets team up to cause blood vessel damage?University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Professor Khalid Naseem and colleagues at the University of Hull are studying how ‘bad’ cholesterol teams up with platelets to cause blood vessel damage that contributes to atherosclerosis, the condition underlying coronary heart disease. ...
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The effect of mental or emotional stress on cardiovascular healthKing's College London | Professor Simon Redwood
We know that angina – a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – could be a sign that someone is at risk of a future heart attack. Previous studies have shown that angina can be triggered by physical ac...
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Strength exercises you can do at home in 10 minutes
Watch clinical exercise physiologist Jack Heseltine demonstrate strength training exercises like squats, bicep curls and wall push ups you can do at home.