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Changes in blood vessel structure – how are neuropilins involved?University College London | Professor Ian C Zachary
Professor Ian Zachary and colleagues at University College London are investigating vascular smooth muscle cells, which form an important part of the blood vessel wall. These cells are usually very stable and do not grow or move – this is v...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: understanding the role of tropomyosinUniversity of Kent | Dr Neil Kad
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an inherited heart muscle disease. If you have the condition, the muscular wall of your heart becomes thickened, making the heart muscle stiff. This thickening makes it harder for your heart to pump blood out ...
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Growing new heart muscle to help heart attack patientsUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Sanjay Sinha
Regenerative medicine is an area of research that has the potential to revolutionise the care of patients with heart and circulatory disease, especially after life-threatening events such as a heart attack. After a heart attack, any damage ...
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How tissue factor triggers blood clottingCardiff University | Professor Peter Collins
When blood clots form in blood vessels they block the flow of blood and can cause heart attacks and strokes. Finding new ways to manage blood clotting could prevent and treat blood clots that lead to a heart attack or stroke. Blood clot...
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Understanding the causes of inherited lymphoedemaSt George's, University of London | Dr Pia Ostergaard
As well as the circulatory system that transports blood around the body, we also have a second circulatory system called the lymphatic system. It is made up of a network of vessels carrying ‘lymph’ fluid containing protein, fats, water and ...
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Oxford scientists to investigate new early warning scan for heart attacks
Doctors could soon be able to use a special imaging technique to find people at risk of a heart attack.
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Professor Simon Ray appointed Deputy Chair and Professor Jane Armitage joins Board of Trustees
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Simon Ray, appointed as Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Professor Jane Armitage, who joins as a new Trustee
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New consciously designed charity superstore has all the heart
We will opening a new store concept ‘Store of the Future’ on Thursday 1 May in Edinburgh’s Straiton Retail Park. We have always been committed to driving sustainability and we are now taking the next step in that journey.
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London Mayor amongst 14,000 riders cycling from London to Brighton for BHF
Lifesavers, heart patients and the Mayor of London amongst the thousands pedalling for research on the 48th London to Brighton Bike Ride for the BHF
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Will my statins give me diabetes?
Our Medical Director writes about the recent findings around statins and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. He explains the flaws in the research and why it is crucial people continue to take their statin.