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  • RESEARCH

    Finding drugs that can correct abnormal fat metabolism

    University of East Anglia | Dr Samuel Fountain

    Around 25% of our body is made up of fat. Fat cells, or adipocytes, store excess fats and sugar and release them when needed. When adipocytes stop working correctly, fat accumulated in other organs, increasing the risk of heart and circulat...

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    Creating a large searchable library of ECG heart traces

    Imperial College London | Professor Marek Malik

    An electrocardiogram – commonly called an ECG – is a routine test that records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. Most healthcare professionals will be familiar with the ‘hills and valleys’ pattern of a normal ECG reading. But...

  • Over 100,000 people now waiting over four months for time-sensitive heart care

    Latest NHS England figures reveal that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists grew to a record 333,915 at the end of June in England, 8,347 more than the previous month, and the 24th consecutive month where an increase has been seen.

  • RESEARCH

    A stem cell that promotes new blood vessel growth

    Queen's University Belfast | Professor David Grieve

    Diseases that are caused by reduced blood flow, such as heart attacks, strokes and some forms of blindness, affect millions of people each year and are major causes of ill health and death. Dr David Grieve from Queen’s University Belfast is...

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    Our expert answers a question on how to cure a cold.

  • RESEARCH

    Uncovering a new target for medicines that could treat heart failure

    Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Roger Corder

    Endothelin-1 is a chemical compound that can cause blood vessels to constrict. This can lead to high blood pressure and worsen the symptoms of heart failure, a debilitating condition where the heart is unable to meet the body’s demands. Hea...

  • Our impact on cerebrovascular research

    Learn about the incredible research into stroke and vascular dementia BHF have funded and download our impact report.

  • Kimberly Hart-Simpson announced as our first Retail Ambassador

    Coronation Street actress and entrepreneur, Kimberly Hart-Simpson, has been announced as our first Retail Ambassador. Kimberly has been a supporter for many years, championing shopping preloved, upcycling clothes, as well as volunteering in her local BHF shop in Manchester.

  • Heart attack significantly increases risk of other health conditions

    A major new study we part-funded has found that having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions.

  • RESEARCH

    Finding out how a gene mutation causes dilated cardiomyopathy

    Imperial College London | Professor Ralph H Knoll

    In this studentship, the researchers will investigate how a mutated gene – the muscle LIM protein gene – causes dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is a relatively common inherited heart muscle disease, which can lead to heart fa...