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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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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A UK trial for the investigation of stable chest pain: can we improve patient experience, outcomes and NHS cost efficiency?

On June 30, 2020   /   Angina, Coronary heart disease, Current research grants, Research  
A UK trial for the investigation of stable chest pain: can we improve patient experience, outcomes and NHS cost efficiency?
Trustees’ Discretionary Grant Prof John Greenwood, University of Leeds Amount: £149,942 Angina is chest pain usually caused by coronary heart disease (CHD) which occurs when there is a narrowing of the heart arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood.  In the UK, about 2 million peopleRead more →
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Can heart disease patients taking part in cardiac rehabilitation be encouraged to stay active for longer?

On October 30, 2019   /   Coronary heart disease, Current research grants, Research  
Can heart disease patients taking part in cardiac rehabilitation be encouraged to stay active for longer?

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Overwriting blood vessel identity to prevent graft failure

On October 14, 2019   /   Coronary heart disease, Current research grants  
Overwriting blood vessel identity to prevent graft failure

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