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New MRI scans to help guide tests for arrhythmiaImperial College London | Dr Jennifer Keegan
Doctors usually investigate and treat alterations in the heart’s rhythm – known as arrhythmias –using electrophysiology (EP). This involves passing flexible electrodes through a blood vessel and carefully placing them at specific positions ...
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Pulses: what they are and why they're good for you
Pulses like beans, lentils and peas can help keep your heart healthy. Our Senior Dietitian explains why you should add pulses to your shopping list.
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Developing better tests and treatments for arrhythmias in the upper heartUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Davor Pavlovic
Arrhythmias (fast, slow or irregular heartbeats) most commonly occur in the upper chambers of the heart. Drugs used to treat arrhythmias target sodium-transporting molecules that are present in both upper and lower chambers of the heart. Ho...
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Heart murmurs - causes, symptoms & treatment
A heart murmur is an unexpected or unusual sound in your heart. It is usually harmless, but sometimes relates to a problem with your heart.
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Using magnetic resonance imaging to find out why diabetics get heart failureUniversity of Leeds | Professor Sven Plein
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing heart failure, where the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body. It is unknown why diabetics are prone to heart failure and which treatments can slow the progression of ...
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Paracetamol treatment in high blood pressureUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor David Webb
Anti-inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen can increase blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. People with high blood pressure are advised not to take them. One alternative is paracetamol, but ...
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Using artificial brain cells to design a heart pacemakerUniversity of Bath | Professor Alain Nogaret
A healthy person’s heart rate naturally varies slightly as they breathe – increasing with the ‘in’ breath, and slowing with the ‘out’ breath. In heart failure (where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands), this natur...
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What do bright spots in pregnancy scans tell us about children’s hearts?Cardiff University | Dr Lisa Hurt
Each day in the UK, 12 babies are diagnosed with a heart defect that occurs as the baby develops in the womb. Pregnant women have an ultrasound scan when they are about 20 weeks pregnant, and nearly half of all serious heart defects are det...
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Improving assessment of obesity in South Asian and black African childrenSt George's, University of London | Professor Peter Whincup
Professor Peter Whincup is assessing levels of body fat and obesity in children of different ethnic backgrounds living in the UK. High levels of body fat are of concern in South Asian and black African children, who have a higher chance of ...