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Keele University | Dr Vinoj George

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle disease. In ARVC, heart muscle cells – cardiomyocytes – often do not stick together properly because of one or more genetic mutations that affect cell to ce...

The BHF and PureGym have teamed up to release a new healthy hearts programme to help the nation's heart health

Research funded by us has revealed for the first time a mechanism explaining why potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to occur in the morning, when people wake after a night’s sleep.

A new risk calculator, developed by BHF funded researchers, will help to improve predictions of people most at risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. The risk calculator is ready for use across Europe, and could help to save many lives.

Carbohydrates and exercise

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Dr Ellie Tzima

Endothelial cells line the inside surface of blood vessels. They are constantly exposed to shear stress – the friction generated by blood flowing across the surface of the cells. Endothelial cells respond to changes in shear stress and t...

Terms and conditions for the BHF Reflections of Research competition.

Pauline Boye woke up at 4am and needed to go the bathroom. One problem, she couldn’t get out of bed. The 49-year-old had a stroke in her sleep and her right side was paralysed. On World Stroke Day, Pauline’s story reminds us of the heartbreaking cost of stroke – and the pressing need for more research to prevent and treat it.

Together we can address high-risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Wales to save lives and reduce NHS pressures.

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 15

This is a tasty and healthy twist on the classic Russian winter warmer, using lean sirloin steak