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A wider group of patients with atrial fibrillation than previously thought are at risk of stroke, blood clots, vascular dementia and death
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An analysis of data from over 16,700 patients reveals that ethnic minority patients with heart failure are at much higher risk of death than white patients.
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Patients with Atrial Fibrillation deemed high risk following analysis had five times as many cardiovascular events as low-risk cluster
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Procedure used to treat children born with heart conditions may provide a new treatment opportunity
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Team led by Dr Katja Gehmlich wins half a million pound grant to further understanding of condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Birmingham researchers are working with community groups to help boost screening and diagnosis of a rare genetic condition in under-represented groups.
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Partnership agreement with Acticor Biotech sees first patient treated in the LIBERATE clinical study to evaluate glenzocimab efficacy in myocardial infarction.
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Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an existing predisposition
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Birmingham researchers have been celebrated for their breakthrough work in thrombosis.
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Males win 88% of awards named after men, and 53% of prizes named after women