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Why do people with heart disease develop muscle weakness?Imperial College London | Dr Paul Kemp
People with severe heart failure can develop muscle wasting and weakness, which makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks or exercise. Muscle wasting also occurs in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition where high bloo...
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Our research has never been more important
Our Medical Director, Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, tells us why the BHF’s mission has never been more important and how research leaders are tackling Covid-19 and cardiovascular disease.
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Drug used to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients could also benefit hearts
A drug used to treat people living with Type 2 diabetes could also help improve their heart function, according to research we've funded at the University of Leeds and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.
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Do platelets cause inflammation in people with diabetes?University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Diabetes is a complex disorder characterized by too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. People with diabetes are at high risk of developing heart and circulatory disease, partly because of inflammation which damages blood vessels. Unders...
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Coping with multiple health conditions: “I try to be positive”
Find out how Prakash copes with more than one health condition and still gets enjoyment from life. Read his story now.
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Fundraising in Wales
There are around 340,000 people living with heart and circulatory diseases in Wales. Our research and the work we do in Wales is powered by your support. Every minute of your time and every donation will help make a difference to people's lives.
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Bedtime linked with heart health
Newly published research suggests that people who go to sleep between 10pm and 10:59pm have the lowest risk of developing heart and circulatory disease, compared to people with earlier and later bedtimes.
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The impact of cold on people with anginaKing's College London | Professor Simon Redwood
People with coronary heart disease can be affected by angina. Angina is a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – and importantly it could be a sign of being at risk of a future heart attack. Past rese...
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10 easy meals with four ingredients
You can make any of these 10 simple heart-healthy meals using only four ingredients from your fridge or store cupboard. Read more.
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How do blood vessels become hardened with calcium?King's College London | Professor Catherine Shanahan
Supervised by Professor Catherine Shanahan, this PhD student is studying a process called vascular calcification, when arteries stiffen and harden. This can lead to heart attacks and high blood pressure. During calcification, blood vessel m...