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Imperial College London | Dr Alfonso De Simone

Calcium uptake in part of the heart muscle cell called the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is crucial for the heart to relax, and is controlled by a protein called SERCA. In dilated cardiomyopathy, a cause of heart failure, SERCA either does n...

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University of Warwick | Professor Kate Seers

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition where an abnormal increase in heart rate occurs after sitting or standing up. The syndrome is more common in women and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 17-35. POTS can ...

If you want to have a conversation about death, whether you?ve received a diagnosis or want to break bad news, here are some pointers to help you.

We fund more than half of all UK-based research into heart and circulatory diseases, according to a new report from the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Today, the BHF Data Science Centre hosted its first Research Showcase, highlighting the work and achievements of the centre since it launched.

Loneliness can lead to depression and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, says Professor Georgina Charlesworth who offers tips to help such as mindfulness and meeting new people.

Pacemakers can be fitted in people of any age, including children, but are most often fitted in the over-60s. Recovery is usually reasonably quick.

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Kingston University London | Dr Andrew Snabaitis

In this studentship, the researchers will study the function of a family of enzymes, the protein phosphatases (PP2A, PP4 and PP6) and their regulatory protein, alpha 4, in heart cells. They believe that these enzymes are involved in contro...

Thanks to the fantastic generosity of our supporters we’ve invested over £4m in life saving research at Queens University, Belfast. Read about some of our projects.