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Heart surgery - ERICCA
Researchers wanted to find out whether a temporary restriction of blood flow to the arm might protect the heart from injury following bypass surgery.
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Peripheral arterial disease - Nordic pole walking
The BHF funded research to find out whether walking with Nordic poles could help people with peripheral arterial disease exercise more easily.
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Marfan syndrome - AIMS
The BHF-funded AIMS trial tested whether a drug called irbesartan might slow the expansion of the aorta in people with Marfan syndrome.
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Daily beetroot juice could help people with common heart condition
A regular glass of beetroot juice can reduce signs of inflammation in blood vessels that are known to be increased in people with coronary heart disease, according to new research we've funded and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
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A clinical trial testing if a simple technique can protect a child's heart during surgeryUniversity of Birmingham | Mr. Nigel Drury
Intermediate Clinical Research Fellow Mr Nigel Drury is finding out if a simple technique can help protect heart muscle in children having open heart surgery. Stopping the heart temporarily whilst on a heart-lung machine during surgery can ...
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Understanding how the blood vessels in our heart cope with pressureUniversity of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora
Blood flow in muscles continually changes depending on whether we are resting or active. To cope with these changes, blood vessels must adapt to meet the demands of rest and exercise. This is especially true in the heart, where vessels are ...
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Creating a large searchable library of ECG heart tracesImperial College London | Professor Marek Malik
An electrocardiogram – commonly called an ECG – is a routine test that records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. Most healthcare professionals will be familiar with the ‘hills and valleys’ pattern of a normal ECG reading. But...
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Understanding heart scarring in atrial fibrillationQueen's University Belfast | Dr David Simpson
Atrial fibrillation (AF) – abnormal beating of the heart – often occurs because scar tissue has formed in the heart. This process is called fibrosis. The aim of this project is to understand more about the cells that cause fibrosis, to deve...