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Stopping early stage heart disease progressing to heart failureImperial College London | Dr Viola Kooij
Hundreds of thousands of people are living with heart failure and currently there is no cure. Understanding the changes that occur in early stages of heart disease could reveal new ways to design drugs which stop patients progressing to hea...
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Weight loss drugs could have cardiovascular benefits, new research shows
Weight loss drugs that have semaglutides could have cardiovascular benefits, according to new research.
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Improving treatments for atrial fibrillationQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Ross Hunter
Dr Ross Hunter and his team at Queen Mary, University of London are working out how changes in heart muscle lead to atrial fibrillation (AF) and if a new technique could improve treatments. AF is the most common abnormal heart rhythm, wher...
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The CVD Challenge in Wales
Together we can address high-risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Wales to save lives and reduce NHS pressures.
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When is the best time to start taking blood-thinning drugs after a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation?University College London | Professor David Werring
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disturbance that affects many people as they get older. Because of the irregular heart beat in AF, a clot can form inside the chambers of the heart, which can be swept up to the brain, blocking it...
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The Ticker Tapes podcast
Listen to the BHF's podcast, The Ticker Tapes. Guests talk about their experiences of heart and circulatory conditions and how their lives have changed.
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Using MRI to predict atrial fibrillation and prevent future strokesKing's College London | Dr Steven Williams
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat which can increase a person’s risk of stroke. If the heart beats irregularly it can lead to pooling of the blood in the lower heart chamber and increased chance of clots forming. ...
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Prof David Attwell to spearhead BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Prof David Attwell as the Centre Director for the groundbreaking new BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. With a distinguished career spanning decades and a wealth of expertise in neuroscience and physiology, Prof Attwell brings unparalleled leadership and vision to this pivotal role.
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Budget: More must be done to protect heart health
The Budget’s boost for the NHS to help limit the impact of coronavirus was vital, but much more must be done to protect the nation’s heart health, the BHF says today. The Government’s first Budget was delivered by new Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Researchers investigate new treatment for diabetes to combat sight loss
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are investigating a new treatment for diabetes which they hope could reduce one of the most common complications of the condition – sight loss.