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Beta blockers steady your heart rate and rhythm, lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of you having a heart attack. Read about the types of beta blockers, how they work and their possible side effects.

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SGLT2 inhibitors are a type of medication used to treat heart failure and diabetes. The only SGLT2 inhibitor available in New Zealand is empagliflozin. Learn about how empagliflozin works, its benefits and side effects.

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ARNIs are a type of medication used to treat heart failure. Currently the only ARNI available in New Zealand is Entresto (valsartan/sacubitril). Learn how Entresto works and about its side effects.

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ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) are medications that lower blood pressure and lessen the workload of your heart. Read about the different types of ACE inhibitors, how they work, and their side effects.

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) help relax your veins and arteries to lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump. Read about the different types of ARBs, how they work, and their side effects.

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New research with the aim of improving heart health for Māori is among a number of research grants awarded by the Heart Foundation announced today.

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A pacemaker that mimics the hearts of elite athletes, a simple blood test to predict imminent heart attacks, and ‘living drugs’ to regenerate damaged heart tissue, are just three of a host of research projects awarded funding, the Heart Foundation announced today.

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Thousands of New Zealanders can look forward to improvements in treatment and care of heart failure following new research findings that look set to alter the clinical approach and health care planning for heart failure globally.

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Sleep isn’t always easy, but it’s important for looking after your heart and overall wellbeing. Even small improvements in your sleep can make a difference. Find out how sleep supports your heart, the impact of disrupted sleep and explore tips to improve sleep.

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Show your big heart and support research at the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal street collection, on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 February 2021.

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Big names, big hearts, big stories. The Heart Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back this month with some well-known New Zealanders sharing their heart stories to highlight the Big Heart Appeal and the importance of investment in heart research to save lives.

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A researcher at the forefront of cardiac energetics globally, Dr JC Han at the University of Auckland, has been awarded a Senior Fellowship from the Heart Foundation to investigate improving heart efficiency.

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