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BHF-funded researchers have identified genes responsible for this life-threatening condition and are developing new treatments.

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University of Leeds | Dr Richard J Pease

Blood clots prevent excess bleeding from cuts to the skin, but they can also be dangerous. For example, heart attacks, many strokes, and deep vein thrombosis all occur when clots form inside a blood vessel in the body. The main component ...

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University of Bristol | Professor Paolo Madeddu

More than two million people are living in the UK with coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease occurs when the vessels supplying blood to the heart – the coronary arteries – become narrowed or blocked by fatty plaques. A common treat...

Atrial fibrillation is a major cause of strokes. Our research is finding out how best to treat atrial fibrillation to prevent strokes.

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King's College London | Professor Dr Maria R Conte

Researchers within the BHF Centre of Research Excellence at King’s College London are leading the way in the fight against heart disease with the continued help of the BHF. The BHF is contributing £1 million towards new a world-leading cent...

Drugs currently undergoing development to treat anaemia could be repurposed to help prevent people with Type 2 diabetes from developing heart failure, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

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University of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan

Statins are medicines taken by millions of people in the UK as an effective way to lower their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. However, some people who take statins develop a side-effect that causes muscle pain and weakness, part...

NHS clinical psychologist, Dr Katie Murray, explains what anxiety is and how to get help if it's affecting you. Plus expert tips to feel calmer, like grounding, deep breathing and muscle relaxation.