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When the coronavirus pandemic hit, our Heart Helpline immediately felt the impact. Maureen Talbot, our Head of Clinical Support, describes what it was like to cope when, overnight, calls went up from about 40 a day to 400.

RESEARCH

University College London | Professor David Werring

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disturbance that affects many people as they get older. Because of the irregular heart beat in AF, a clot can form inside the chambers of the heart, which can be swept up to the brain, blocking it...

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Date

28 March 2026

Location

Kew Gardens, London

Take part in Kew The Run in Kew Gardens. Join the BHF team today and fundraise for life-saving research.

Running is a great way to get fit and relieve stress. We've picked our favourite free running apps to help you reach your goals.

The Miles Frost Fund aims to raise £1.5 million to help make genetic testing available to all families affected by the deadly heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

A new survey commissioned by the British Heart Foundation reveals that UK shoppers are expected to shop second-hand to save money and support those in need, following the Covid-19 pandemic. Charity shops could be vital to the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by helping people save money, shop sustainably and fund charitable services, according to new insight.

You can tell if you have a regular or irregular heart rate by checking your pulse. This page will show you how to find and check your pulse.

Since the pandemic hit, many of our researchers have redirected their expertise to the global battle against Covid-19 and are helping us understand more about the effects it can have on the heart and circulatory system.

Together we can address high-risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Wales to save lives and reduce NHS pressures.