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Your guide to a cardiac MRI

Do you have a cardiac MRI coming up? Watch this video to find out what to expect. You can also find out more about cardiac MRI scans and why they …

Meet the expert: Dr Alister McNeish

Dr Alister McNeish from the University of Reading’s School of Pharmacy discusses how his mentor, Sir James Black, sparked his interest and passion in researching cardiovascular pharmacology, and how important …

Hypertension: Diagnosis and treatment

Dr Alister McNeish continues to look at hypertension explaining how blood pressure is measured, values that are considered normal, and what can be done to regulate it. The ACD strategy …

Arrhythmias

In Week 1, we learnt about how the heart coordinates its regular rhythm. In this video, Dr Sam Boateng discusses arrhythmias, otherwise known as irregular heartbeats. He will describe three …

Valvular disease

Valvular disease can happen when any of the four heart valves are damaged or diseased, which can result in blood flowing back into the heart. In this video Dr Sam …

Hypertension: An introduction

Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, yet it often goes unnoticed or untreated. In this video Dr Alister McNeish, expert in …

Heart failure

Heart failure is a common condition that affects 10 per cent of people over 70 years of age (in the UK). It has several causes, including acute damage that can …

Meet the expert: Professor Jon Gibbins

In this behind the scenes feature Professor Jon Gibbins, Director of the Institute for Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, discusses his role and about the impact of research on saving lives. …

Heart attacks (Part 2)

Professor Jon Gibbins explains how heart attacks can be clinically investigated and discusses some of the medications that can be used to try and prevent thrombosis, as well as medications …

Strokes

Strokes are caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain. In the UK, they cause nearly 50,000 deaths per year, or 130 per day, and affect men and …