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... is a term that encompasses heart disease and conditions of the blood vessels. Led by three diverse and talented researchers, Professor Dirk ...
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As well as researching the physiology of the heart itself, researchers in the HMRI cardiovascular group have a strong focus on how the heart and cardiovascular system responds to physical activity and how healthy interventions can help to prevent cardiovascular disease development.
Around 62 per cent of Australians adults do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines (Source - Better Health Channel) whilst only 5.5% of Australian adults had an adequate usual daily intake of fruit and vegetables (Source - Heart Foundation).
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The HMRI cardiovascular research group houses renowned clinical cardiologists working in conjunction with the Hunter New England Area Health Service and the University of Newcastle.
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... increases a woman’s risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and dementia. These disease conditions are closely related to poor blood circulation; estrogen targets the blood vessels to promote blood flow to tissues and organs like our heart, ...
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... with significant risk of disease of both the large and small blood vessels. Early identification of large artery and small vessel disease ... as other available tests. By identifying the best ways to assess blood flow in the leg for people with diabetes we aim to reduce the ...
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... likelihood of an ulcer developing while damage to larger and small blood vessels reduces blood flow and affects healing capacity. Nevertheless, clinically it is ...