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University College London | Professor Raymond J MacAllister

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs results in narrowing of these blood vessels. Patients can have a poor quality of life and are at risk of developing heart failu...

The Chancellor announced investments for the NHS and research and development in yesterday’s Spending Review. We were pleased to see health prioritised and hope that this translates into better care for heart patients as well as more funding for lifesaving research.

People with heart-failure who are at high risk of heart rhythm problems shouldn’t have to wait to be fitted with a lifesaving implantable cardioverter defibrillator, according to research we’ve funded.

We have joined forces with the American Heart Association, Damar Hamlin and his Chasing M’s Foundation, as well as the NFL, to teach fans of American football the lifesaving skill of CPR.

Learn more about heart valve disease and the latest approaches to surgery. Discover what valve surgery involves, its pros and cons, new techniques and more.

New genetic causes of ‘rare’ diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension, have been discovered by technology reading whole genomes in pioneering research that the BHF part-funded.

Pre-eclampsia affects up to one in 25 pregnancies in the UK and can be serious. We’ve been funding research to understand its causes in order to better prevent it.

Craving a treat but don't want to ruin the diet? Try these ideas for healthier savoury snacks and healthy desserts.

The British Heart Foundation is governed by a Board of up to 14 trustees who are responsible for the governance and strategy of the BHF.

Professor Charalambos Antoniades is developing an AI tool called CaRi-Heart® that can help predict heart attacks 10 years in advance.