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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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Is the positioning of proteins on the surface of heart cells important for atrial fibrillation?

Imperial College London | Professor Julia Gorelik

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm, when the normal synchronised contraction of the upper chambers (atria) of the heart goes awry. This can have life-threatening consequences because it increases the ...

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Interrupting the cycle of inflammation that leads to deep vein thrombosis

University of Birmingham | Dr Alexander Brill

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in one of the veins deep in the leg, usually in the calf. DVT causes pain, swelling and redness and is a medical emergency because, if the clot dislodges, it can tra...

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How does a common genetic cause of Brugada syndrome take effect?

University of Cambridge | Dr Antony Jackson

BHF-funded researchers in Cambridge are investigating the molecular biology underlying Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is a dangerous inherited heart condition that can cause sudden death. About 30 per cent of cases are caused by abnorm...

How much salt is in your fast food meal?

Fast food chains offer hundreds of options for a quick meal on the go. We reveal how much salt is hidden in fast food restaurant food.

What is an angiogram?

A angiogram is a common test for people with possible heart symptoms. Professor Julian Gunn explains the different types of angiogram.

Seven discoveries that hit the headlines at the world's biggest heart conference

This year's European Society of Cardiology Congress was held in person for the first time since 2019. As usual, the conference was bursting with breakthroughs in heart and circulatory diseases research. Here are seven things we learnt.