Cholesterol levels
‘Silent’ high cholesterol condition diagnosed too late and undertreated
A new report has highlighted the late diagnoses and undertreatment of a genetic condition which causes cholesterol levels to soar.
Stories tagged with 'Cardiovascular'
High blood pressure
More than 700 million people living with untreated hypertension
More than 700 million people are living with untreated high blood pressure, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and other diseases.
Endovascular Navigation
X-Ray to MR: The Progress of Flexible Instruments for Endovascular Navigation
Hamlyn researchers provided a systematic review of the flexible instruments for endovascular navigation, aiming to aid X-Ray & MRI treatment for CVDs.
Implantable Devices
A Novel Subcutaneously Implanted Device for Cardiovascular Assessment
Hamlyn researchers proposed a novel implanted device for cardiovascular assessment (this work was selected as the latest AIS inside back cover story).
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Building hearts
Working together to build a better heart
We are pleased to share that Professor Costanza Emanueli was re-awarded her position as British Heart Foundation (BHF) Chair of Cardiovascular Science
Shock to the heart
Footballer cardiac arrest sparks renewed calls for defibrillators at grounds
Campaigners have renewed calls for more defibrillators to be made available following the cardiac arrest of a footballer during Euro 2020.
BHF funding
Could the use of hourglass stents improve blood flow and reduce angina?
Dr Ranil De Silva awarded BHF funding to investigate if hourglass stents could be used to help patients who suffer from chest pain.
Busting blood clots
Blood clot-busting nanocapsules could reduce existing treatment’s side effects
Imperial researchers have designed drug delivery nanocapsules that could reduce the side effects of a major blood clot dissolving drug.
Vascular probe
Cardiovascular disease could be diagnosed earlier with new glowing probe
Researchers have created a probe that glows when it detects an enzyme associated with issues that can lead to blood clots and strokes.
Endovascular Robotics
A Novel MR-Safe Endovascular Robotic Platform for Minimally Invasive Surgery
A Hamlyn-led project proposed a novel MR-Safe endovascular robotic platform, aiming to assist minimally invasive diagnosis, therapy and surgery.
