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University of St Andrews | Dr Alan Stewart

Supervised by Dr Alan Stewart, the PhD student on this project is studying how zinc is involved in blood clot formation and if zinc is important for why some heparin-based drugs do not work. There is a lot of evidence linking zinc to blo...

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University of Sheffield | Professor Paul Evans

Atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries, is started by inflammation of the cells that line blood vessels. This occurs mostly in the bends and branches of arteries, where blood flow is disrupted. By contrast, straighter p...

TWIST explored whether people who wake up with a stroke should should be treated with clot-busting medicine

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University of Bristol | Dr Rebecca Foster

Cells that line the blood vessels (endothelial cells) are coated with a protective layer of sugars, called the glycocalyx, which helps the blood vessels to function normally. In health, vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGFA) is an im...

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University College London | Professor Ian C Zachary

Scientists have previously discovered that changes to the Bcar1 gene are linked to the development of atherosclerosis – the build-up of fatty deposits in blood vessels. But little is currently known about how these genetic changes cause th...

Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how to change your mindset around healthy eating.

Pilates aims to enhance your body's strength and flexibility. Find out why it's a great accompaniment to aerobic exercise.

BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker shares 20 easy ways to add more veg and fruit to your diet, from toast toppings and simple meal hacks to healthy snacks.

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University of Cambridge | Professor Richard Farndale

Collagen is a structural protein of the blood vessel wall, which is normally concealed beneath the cells that line the blood vessel inner walls. When the blood vessel becomes injured, collagen is exposed and attracts cells called platelets ...

Over 400,000 people in Wales are currently living with cardiovascular disease. But with the public’s support, we can give more hearts a fighting chance.