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University of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry

Angina is a form of chest pain that is caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. It can be triggered when people experience stress or exertion, and is a common health problem in the UK. The diagnosis and treatment of people with...

We explain coronary artery spasm, also known as Prinzmetal angina, variant angina or vasospastic angina.

Hear inspiring stories from people in our community who are living with heart conditions, overcoming health challenges and recovering from surgery.

Lorraine Kinzel, 54, from Redruth, Cornwall, has experienced angina since having a heart attack in 2013. She explains how she manages her chest pain.

Kaylee Davidson-Olley, 32, from Newcastle was the first baby in the UK to have a successful heart transplant. To celebrate World Heart Day on Sunday (29th September 2019), she paid tribute to the two women who saved her life over 30 years ago by having their names engraved forever on our glorious Heart of Steel.

We meet a family whose lives have been changed by the diagnosis of a genetic condition, and speak to the nurses helping to support them and others like them.

We all have ups and downs, but it’s how we respond that counts. Here are 5 small things you can do to boost your mood in less than 5 minutes.

In a landmark move, the government has today announced that CPR will be added to the national curriculum.

Meet Dr Syabira Yusoff, winner of The Great British Bake Off 2022 and BHF-funded scientist. Find out what a typical day in her life looks like.

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University College London | Professor Sasiwarang Goya Wannamethee

This is the next instalment of a vital four-decade study of heart health in British men. Despite the fact that we have an ageing population, the elderly have been under-represented in studies of heart and circulatory diseases. This means w...