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Testing a new treatment target for sepsisUniversity of Leicester | Professor David G Lambert
Although sepsis begins with infection, it can very quickly escalate to a severe immune reaction and circulatory problems. Blood pressure falls, and vital organs shut down because they do not receive the blood they need. Professor Lambert ...
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Resistance band exercises you can do at home in 10 minutes
Try cardiac rehab expert Hara Markos' top resistance band exercises, including pull-aparts, leg presses and bicep curls, to improve your strength and flexibility.
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Developing sophisticated software to train doctors in the use of temporary pacemakersBrunel University London | Professor Ashraf William Khir
Cardiac temporary pacing (TP) is a medical technique that helps the heartbeat get back to normal after its rhythm has been disturbed as a result of, for example, heart surgery or a heart attack. An electrical current is delivered directly t...
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Understanding how the structure of blood clots affects thrombosis riskUniversity of Leeds | Professor Robert Ariens
Thrombosis occurs when a clot forms in a blood vessels and prevents the blood supply from reaching the tissues supplied by that vessel. Clots are primarily made up of platelets embedded in a network of fibres made of a protein called fibrin...
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Understanding how gene mutations cause arrhythmiaImperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand
When we exercise, increased amounts of adrenaline circulate in our body stimulating the heart to beat faster. Adrenaline works by stimulating another molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) which is recognised by protein molecules in heart cells....
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New clinical trial aims to improve heart protection during surgery in children
A new clinical trial that we've funded could help improve the recovery of children who undergo life-saving heart surgery.
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Budget falls short of giving heart patients a lifeline
Today’s Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review acknowledged the immense pressure on the NHS, but ultimately fell short for both patients and medical research.
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Refining promising techniques for guiding catheter ablation to stop atrial fibrillationUniversity of Leicester | Professor G Andre Ng
Nearly 1.3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation (AF), making it the most common heart rhythm disturbance. Symptoms include irregular heartbeats, light-headedness and fatigue, affecting people’s quality of li...