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Understanding how lipids in the blood influence the growth of abdominal aneurysmsCardiff University | Professor Valerie O'Donnell
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest and abdomen. People with AAA are often monitored to see if the swelling gets bigger, when they will need su...
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Using computer models of people’s hearts to predict the best treatment optionKing's College London | Dr Steven Niederer
Atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heart rhythm in the upper two chambers of the heart, and heart failure (HF) often occur in people at the same time. AF can contribute to HF or can be caused by it, but it is not always clear to doctors...
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Unravelling the genes behind heart and large blood vessel developmentNewcastle University | Dr Simon Bamforth
Dr Simon Bamforth and colleagues at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne are studying what genes are important during the development of the major blood vessels in the chest, which carry blood to and from the heart, and around the body. Ma...
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Does a genetic mutation indicate when high blood pressure can be cured by surgery?Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Morris Brown
High blood pressure – or hypertension - is serious problem which affects a quarter of all adults. A common cause of hypertension is a condition called primary aldosteronism, where too much of the hormone aldosterone is produced. Excess ...
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Identifying people at risk of arrhythmias after cardiac resynchronisation therapyKing's College London | Dr Steven Niederer
Dr Steven Niederer and his team at King’s College London are working out why some people develop heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, after they receive cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT). CRT is used to treat heart failure, but it a...
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How is a molecule called beta-catenin involved in atherosclerosis?Royal Veterinary College, University of London | Dr Christina Warboys
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Christina Warboys is studying atherosclerosis, when arteries become furred up with fatty plaques and narrow. If the plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form and lead to a heart attack or strok...
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The Factor XIIa and VWF partnership: a potential drug target to prevent thrombosis?Imperial College London | Dr Thomas McKinnon
Dr Thomas McKinnon and his colleagues at Imperial College London are studying the processes underlying blood clotting to look for ways to prevent unwanted blood clotting, or thrombosis, without causing bleeding. Von Willebrand Factor (VW...
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Which immune cells could improve outcomes for people after a heart attack?St George's, University of London | Dr Ingrid Dumitriu
Most deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by a heart attack. Understanding how the immune system plays a role in determining the outcome for people following a heart attack could reveal new ways to improve outcomes in the future. O...
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Developing computer models to help doctors manage aortic dissectionUniversity College London | Professor Stavroula Balabani
Supervised by mechanical engineer Dr Stavroula Balabani, the PhD student on this project is studying aortic dissection. Aortic dissection is a life threatening condition where the wall of the main blood vessel leaving the heart, the aorta, ...
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Testing innovative image-analysis to spot high-risk coronary arteriesUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett
Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits, known as plaques, form in the walls of our blood vessels, such as the coronary supplying the heart. Some of these plaques can rupture and create a blood clot, which can cause a heart attack. Card...