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Testing a new treatment option for people with a specific form of heart failureUniversity of Leeds | Professor Sven Plein
Understanding different types of heart failure and testing new drugs could reveal new treatment options for these patients, and help them feel better and live longer. Between a third and a half of people with heart failure have 'Heart Failu...
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Can ‘conditioning’ the heart improve the outlook for people after a heart attack?University College London | Professor Derek Hausenloy
Currently, the best way to reduce damage after a heart attack and improve chances of survival is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle using a treatment called primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). But this process is not r...
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Predicting the risk of taking NSAIDs on the heartImperial College London | Professor Jane A Mitchell
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are good at treating inflammation but may also increase a person’s chance of having a heart attack or stroke. However, exactly how they increase this risk is uncertain. NSAID...
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10 tips for taking up tennis
Inspired by Wimbledon? We explain how you can get started with tennis - it's more accessible than you might think and will help keep your heart healthy too.
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Managing your weight
Having a healthy weight can reduce your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases like heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. Find out how to measure your weight, what weight you should be and how to reduce your health risks.
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Aortic stenosis: when do you need treatment?
Find out what procedures can improve aortic stenosis symptoms, and who may be offered them.
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What to expect in a cath lab: 360 degree video
The cath lab, also known as catheter laboratory or cardiac catheterisation laboratory, is part of a hospital's cardiac department. Read what happens there.
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Will eating chocolate reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation?
According to recent news, chocolate could reduce your risk of the most common irregular heartbeat. Before you rush to the shops, we look behind the headlines.
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Do weight-loss injections reduce or increase your health risks?
Get the facts on a new study that suggests medicines like Mounjaro and Wegovy may protect against 42 diseases.
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Expert tips on living with atrial fibrillation
AF is the most common heart rhythm disturbance. We explain the causes and treatments, plus tips for living well with AF.