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A clinical trial testing if a simple technique can protect a child's heart during surgery

University 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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Predicting the best way to reset the heart’s rhythm

Imperial College London | Dr Zachary Whinnett

People with abnormal heart rhythms are sometimes treated with a method called ‘pacing’ which uses small electrical pulses to reset their heartbeat. Scientists have recently discovered a new method for resetting the heartbeat called His-paci...

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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...

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When is the best time to start taking blood-thinning drugs after a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation?

University College London | Professor David Werring

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disturbance that affects many people as they get older. Because of the irregular heart beat in AF, a clot can form inside the chambers of the heart, which can be swept up to the brain, blocking it...

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Predicting the success of stents and surgery in people with heart failure

King's College London | Professor Divaka Perera

Heart failure caused by narrowing of arteries in the heart is a common form of heart failure in the UK. This either leads to irreversible scarring of the heart muscle or causes the heart muscle to enter a state called myocardial hibernation...

Bollywood Dance Challenge terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for participants of general events for Bollywood Dance Challenge participants.

Supporting someone through the 3 stages of vascular dementia

Get practical tips and emotional strategies to help as vascular dementia progresses with Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Kensa Morgan.