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Not all platelets are the same!

Joan McGregor On March 21, 2022 / Coronary heart disease, Current research grants, Heart attack

PhD Studentship Prof Khalid Naseem University of Leeds Amount: £110,500 Supporting Scientists of the Future Q & A with Professor Khalid Naseem, University of Leeds Summary: Platelets are small blood cells involved in blood clotting. In people with heart disease, platelets are stickier than normal and canRead more →

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Joan McGregor On February 23, 2022 / Hypertension, Your heart

High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes, if left untreated. Blood pressure is the pressure inside the arteries which makes the blood flow around the body. It is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and has twoRead more →

Do you know the symptoms of heart attack?

Joan McGregor On February 21, 2022 / Heart attack, Your heart

Most people are aware of the common symptoms of heart attack, such as pain in the chest and left arm, but did you know that there are other symptoms too? Other symptoms that may be experienced by heart attack patients include: Pain that spreads to the neck,Read more →

What’s the difference between cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease?

Joan McGregor On February 17, 2022 / News, Your heart

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term referring to all diseases of the heart and blood vessels. These diseases can be thought of as a ‘family’, sharing many of the same risk factors. CVD can then be divided into two categories: heart disease (involving the heart)Read more →

What is ‘broken-heart syndrome’?

Joan McGregor On February 11, 2022 / News, Your heart

Ever heard of someone suffering from a broken heart? Although it might sound like a non-medical term, it is actually a real heart condition. ‘Broken-heart syndrome’ is also known as ‘stress-induced cardiomyopathy’, or more officially takotsubo cardiomyopathy. As you can tell from the name, this syndromeRead more →

Do you know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Joan McGregor On February 8, 2022 / Cardiac arrest, Heart attack, Your heart

Don’t worry if not, we’re here to explain. To put it simply: Heart attack is when the blood supply to the heart muscle is cut off Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops pumping blood around the body A heart attack is usually caused by the blockageRead more →

Cardiac arrest

Joan McGregor On January 7, 2022 / Cardiac arrest, Your heart

A cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body. The person collapses and becomes unconscious, and stops breathing or breathing normally. It is a medical emergency and the person will die without urgent medical help. Without help, the brain quickly becomes starvedRead more →

Heart failure

Joan McGregor On January 7, 2022 / Heart failure, Your heart

The term heart failure means that the heart fails to pump enough blood around the body. It is a long-term condition that often gets gradually worse over time. Heart failure is usually a consequence of conditions that affect the ability of the heart to pump well. CommonRead more →

Inflammatory diseases of the heart

Joan McGregor On January 7, 2022 / News, Your heart

Types of inflammation of the heart include: endocarditis – inflammation of the inner lining of the heart pericarditis – inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle There are various different causes of inflammation of the heart including viral, bacterialRead more →

Genetic or inherited heart conditions