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Black History Month: Notable black figures who pioneered cardiology

Joan McGregor On October 12, 2021 / News, Research

October marks the start of Black History Month and at Heart Research UK we wanted to honour notable black cardiologists throughout history and the extraordinary work they have contributed to their field, paving the way for the modern treatments and surgeries we have today. Early heart surgeryRead more →

Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 2021

Joan McGregor On September 15, 2021 / Aortic dissection, Research

Aortic dissection is a rare but life-threatening condition where there is a tear in the inner wall of the aorta – the main artery in the body. Early diagnosis is vital for successful treatment and improving survival of patients, but the signs and symptoms can be variableRead more →

Masterclass May 2023 Keele

Joan McGregor On June 20, 2021 / Aortic dissection, Masterclasses, News

Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Aortic surgery is a highly-specialised area and is difficult to train for because the operations are complex and the numbers of patients are small. We were delighted to hold the ninth aortic surgery masterclass in May 2023 which was hosted byRead more →

Heart Research UK pledges over £500,000 for COVID-19 research

Joan McGregor On June 3, 2021 / Covid-19, News, Research

Given the overwhelming response to our new COVID-19 research grant, we have decided to fund three new research projects to investigate how COVID-19 affects the heart and circulatory system – an investment of over half a million pounds. Research has shown that people with cardiovascular conditions, including high blood pressure, have a higher risk of developing severeRead more →

Exercise to reduce heart disease risk: which type of exercise programme is most suitable for people with a kidney transplant?

Joan McGregor On April 30, 2021 / News, Research, Research grant highlights

Professor Nicolette Bishop Loughborough University and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust £147,805 A kidney transplant can transform the life of someone with kidney failure, but these patients have a high risk of heart disease. Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for everyoneRead more →

Building new blood vessels to treat babies with structural defects of the heart

Joan McGregor On April 30, 2021 / News, Research, Research grant highlights

Professor Paolo Madeddu Bristol Heart Institute £76,054 In the UK, at least 1 in 150 babies is born with congenital heart disease which means a heart defect that develops in the womb, before a baby is born. So that these babies can survive, cardiac surgeons often haveRead more →

Using biological gases to control abnormal heart rhythms

Joan McGregor On April 30, 2021 / News, Research, Research grant highlights

Professor Derek Steele University of Leeds £132,190 The rhythmic beating of the heart is controlled by the co-ordinated opening and closing of ‘ion channels’ in the heart cells which allow electrically charged particles – ions – to move in and out of the cells. If this electricalRead more →

Imaging the heart in children born with heart disease – the 5-minute magnetic resonance scan

Joan McGregor On April 30, 2021 / Research, Research grant highlights

Professor Vivek Muthurangu University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital £217,373 In the UK, at least 1 in 150 babies are born with congenital heart disease which means a heart defect that develops in the womb, before a baby is born. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) isRead more →

Longer-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on blood vessels and blood pressure (LOCHINVAR)

Joan McGregor On April 30, 2021 / Current research grants, Hypertension, News, Research

COVID-19 Research Grant Prof Sandosh Padmanabhan, University of Glasgow Amount: £250,000 Summary: Research has shown that people who have certain other medical problems, including high blood pressure, have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19. This project will investigate the links between COVID-19 infection and high bloodRead more →

Heart Research UK awards £250k COVID-19 Research grant to University of Glasgow

Joan McGregor On April 14, 2021 / Covid-19, News, Research

A project at the University of Glasgow that is aiming to better understand the effects that COVID-19 infection has on blood vessels and blood pressure has received a grant of £250,000 from national charity Heart Research UK.Research has shown that people who are older, obese, male orRead more →

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Black History Month: Notable black figures who pioneered cardiology

Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 2021

Masterclass May 2023 Keele

Heart Research UK pledges over £500,000 for COVID-19 research

Exercise to reduce heart disease risk: which type of exercise programme is most suitable for people with a kidney transplant?

Building new blood vessels to treat babies with structural defects of the heart

Using biological gases to control abnormal heart rhythms

Imaging the heart in children born with heart disease – the 5-minute magnetic resonance scan

Longer-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on blood vessels and blood pressure (LOCHINVAR)

Heart Research UK awards £250k COVID-19 Research grant to University of Glasgow

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