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Developing a support programme to help people self-manage POTSUniversity of Warwick | Professor Kate Seers
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition where an abnormal increase in heart rate occurs after sitting or standing up. The syndrome is more common in women and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 17-35. POTS can ...
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A new scan for measuring immune cells in the heartUniversity of Oxford | Dr Andrew Lewis
Immunocardiology is an area of research looking at immune cells in the heart. A group of immune cells called macrophages are thought to be particularly important, but there is currently no method for non-invasively measuring these cells in ...
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What cell types ultimately form new blood vessels?University College London | Dr Alice Plein
Dr Alice Plein from University College London is studying how the cells lining blood vessels form as embryos develop. She is looking for ways to control new blood vessel growth during heart and circulatory diseases. As the embryo develop...
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Can the zebrafish teach us how to repair scarred heart muscle tissue?University of Bristol | Dr Rebecca Richardson
Unlike us, zebrafish can heal damage to their heart remarkably well. Although heart injury in the zebrafish can result in a scar, this later disappears and it is replaced by new, functional heart tissue. In humans, white blood cells, which ...
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How to keep platelets under control and prevent inappropriate activation in diseaseKing's College London | Dr Kalwant S Authi
Platelets are a type of cell in our blood that are very important for stopping bleeding after an injury. Damage to blood vessels triggers a rapid series of signalling events which activates platelets, causing them to stick together and f...
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Protein: how much do you need?
BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker explains how much protein you need per day, if protein leads to weight gain, and which foods are high in protein but low in calories.
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18 tips for healthy meals in a hurry
Looking for comfort food, but no time to cook? We present top tips for healthy meals in a hurry. Find out more.
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What is atrial fibrillation?
It's the most common type of heart rhythm disturbance and is a major cause of stroke. Dr Dhiraj Gupta talks about the condition and how to detect it
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The new artificial heart valve that could change lives
A stronger and longer-lasting artificial heart valve is currently being developed, thanks to BHF-funded research. Professor Geoff Moggridge explains more.
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Gum disease and heart health: how are they connected?
Discover the work of Dr. Karolin Hijazi, a BHF-funded researcher who is studying the link between mouth bacteria, gum disease and heart attacks.