Search
There are 5183 result(s) for living with long covid
-
RESEARCH
Defining the specific roles of a group of proteins in atherosclerosisUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Pasquale Maffia
Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes. It is a disease where arteries become clogged with fatty deposits called plaques. Inflammation of artery walls is a key feature of atherosclerosis. During plaque formation, ...
-
RESEARCH
Studying the release of von Willebrand factor as a target for future medicinesQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Thomas Nightingale
A BHF-funded team based in London are studying how to prevent harmful blood clotting without preventing helpful clots. The body’s response to injury needs to be rapid to prevent blood loss and minimise the chance of infection. Cells that l...
-
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
An electrocardiogram, or ECG, looks at your heart's rate, rhythm and electrical activity. Professor Peter Macfarlane explains what this simple test involves.
-
Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)
Atrioventricular septal defect, also known as AVSD, is a large hole or holes in the wall between the chambers of the heart.
-
RESEARCH
Does the 16:8 programme help people lose weight and lower heart disease risk?Queen Mary, University of London | Dr Dunja Przulj
Dr Dunja Przulj and her colleagues at Queen Mary, University of London, are studying the 16:8 diet, where people can only eat for 8 hours in a day, to find out if it is a better alternative to current diets. Time-restricted eating require...
-
RESEARCH
Using computer algorithms to look for heart attack and stroke risk factors in blood samplesUniversity of Cambridge | Dr William Astle
Atherosclerosis is the disease process in which plaques containing fat and white blood cells build up in the walls of arteries. These can rupture, activating tiny blood cells called platelets to clump together and form a clot. Heart attacks...