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Blood markers could help predict outcome of infant heart surgery
New research suggests it may be possible to predict an infant's progress following surgery for congenital heart disease with a blood test.
Blood markers could help predict outcome of infant heart surgery
New research suggests it may be possible to predict an infant's progress following surgery for congenital heart disease with a blood test.
Heart attack drug research awarded 2.7m pound funding
Imperial College London has been awarded a £2.7 million grant to develop drugs that lessen the damage caused by a heart attack.
Blood flow image voted supporters' favourite in BHF competition
An image showing a computer model of blood flow has been voted the British Heart Foundation supporters' favourite in a science image competition.
British Heart Foundation science image competition: vote for your favourite
Four images made by Imperial scientists have been shortlisted in the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) Reflections of Research competition.
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Simple model explains complex problems in an ageing heart
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a model that helps explain why we are more likely to develop an abnormal heartbeat with age.
'Titin' gene mutations will help identify patients at risk of heart failure
A new study has identified genetic mutations that cause the heart condition dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), paving the way for more accurate diagnosis.
First gene therapy trial launched for heart patients with mechanical pumps
For the first time in the world, a patient with a mechanical heart pump is taking part in a new gene therapy trial for heart failure.
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Knitting blood vessels develops threads of cardiovascular conversations
Dr Neil Dufton discusses how knitting and chatting with the public has helped shape his research into blood vessels.
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Lab-grown human heart cells could mean fewer animals used in research
Scientists at Imperial College London are aiming to cut the need to use animals in research by improving methods for growing heart cells in the lab.
Faculty of Medicine gives insight into its exceptional translational research
A snapshot of our world-class translational medical research captured through 13 videos.