Blocked blood vessels, heart attacks and the role of the fat-carrying protein Lipoprotein(a)

On June 7, 2023   /   Coronary heart disease, Current research grants, Heart attack  
Blocked blood vessels, heart attacks and the role of the fat-carrying protein Lipoprotein(a)
Novel and Emerging Technologies (NET) Grant Professor Ruth Andrew, University of Edinburgh Amount: £249,773 Summary: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the single biggest killers in the UK and worldwide. In CHD, fat builds up the blood vessels forming so called “plaques”. If these plaques breakRead more →
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Rare Disease Day: 5 uncommon heart conditions

On February 27, 2023   /   News, Your heart  
Rare Disease Day: 5 uncommon heart conditions
By Olivia Schofield Spreading awareness of rare heart diseases is crucial, as it enables individuals and their families to understand if they are suffering from an uncommon heart condition. A rare disease is classed as a condition which affects fewer than one in 2,000 people. Currently itRead more →
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Testing the benefits of modern new pacemakers compared to traditional pacemakers

On February 23, 2023   /   Arrhythmias, Current research grants  
Testing the benefits of modern new pacemakers compared to traditional pacemakers
Translational Research Project (TRP) Grant Dr Daniel Keene, Imperial College London Amount: £198,885 Summary: Pacemakers are implanted to help the heart beat in the correct rhythm. Traditionally, pacemakers were paced with right ventricular (RV) pacing. However, there have since been advancements to modern pacing strategies that increaseRead more →
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Exploring perceptions of a holy food offering, langar, in Sikh temples and investigating scope for change

On February 22, 2023   /   Coronary heart disease, Current research grants  
Exploring perceptions of a holy food offering, langar, in Sikh temples and investigating scope for change
Translational Research Project (TRP) Grant Dr Amrit Daffu-O’Reilly, University of Leeds Amount: £30,357 Summary: People from South Asian background experience higher levels of cardiovascular disease than other groups. Members of Sikh Gurdwaras are generally from South Asian backgrounds. In Gurdwaras, a meal known as Langar is served,Read more →
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How to do CPR

On February 13, 2023   /   Cardiac arrest  
How to do CPR
A cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating, and breathing is abnormal or has stopped. Without urgent help, the person will die. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is when chest compressions are given to a person following a cardiac arrest, to keep them alive until emergencyRead more →
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NOCAD and MINOCA

On January 20, 2023   /   Heart attack, Your heart  
NOCAD and MINOCA
Non-obstructive coronary artery disease In most cases, angina is caused by obstructive coronary artery disease, where a build-up of fatty plaque restricts blood flow in the coronary arteries. This means that the heart muscle receives less oxygen-rich blood, resulting in chest pain. However, some people experience anginaRead more →
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