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RESEARCH
Atrial fibrillation – what makes the rhythm disorder so hard to treat?University of Manchester | Dr Gwilym Morris
A group of researchers in Manchester, led by Dr Gwilym Morris are working to understand why a common heart rhythm problem resists treatment in some patients. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting mor...
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Young people and heart problems
We speak to three young adults about how they've learnt to live with their heart problems.
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6 reliable ways to boost your energy levels
Discover reliable ways to boost your energy levels when living with a heart condition with these 6 lifestyle changes.
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BHF pays tribute to charity patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
We have paid tribute today to our Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who has sadly died at the age of 99.
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Statins and what they do
Statins are medicines that help lower your cholesterol and protect your arteries. Understand what statins do, and are used for, the pros and cons, their side effects and potential alternatives.
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Investigating a new mechanism which regulates the hearts ability to pumpKing's College London | Professor Metin Avkiran
Some patients suffering from heart failure are affected by a malfunctioning in the system which tells the heart how hard to pump. The heart can become over-sensitive to the signals which tell it to beat, meaning the heart pumps too hard, to...
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Exploiting the heart’s natural blood vessel development to treat heart diseaseUniversity College London | Professor Peter Scambler
Most deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by a heart attack, and there are a significant number of heart attacks in the UK each year. Heart attacks are caused by blockages to the blood vessels that supply the heart – the coronary a...
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Simon Gillespie to retire from the British Heart Foundation
Today we announce that our chief executive, Simon Gillespie, will be retiring from the charity at the end of December after almost seven years.
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Early detection of damage to the heart caused by cancer treatmentUniversity of Oxford | Professor Vanessa Ferreira
Cancer survivors are at increased risk of dying from heart disease because chemotherapy and radiotherapy (which kill cancer cells) can also damage heart cells. Damage to the heart may not become apparent until years after treatment, at whic...
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Why do I feel dizzy on heart medication and what can I do to stop it?
BHF's Senior Cardiac Nurse explains what can cause dizziness and what you can do to help your symptoms.