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From London to Lithuania: The 1220 mile challenge
A group of ten of BHF colleagues have completed a 1220 mile challenge taking them virtually from London to Lithuania in a bid to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. To mark the momentous last mile of their challenge they were joined by staff and supporters from the Lithuanian Heart Association.
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Don't ignore AF warning signs
Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK are living with a silent, undetected threat in their hearts. That hidden danger is a heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is not life-threatening, but it can cause adverse symptoms and lead to a poorer quality of life.
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RESEARCH
Can a diabetes drug help people with left ventricular hypertrophy?University of Dundee | Professor Chim Lang
Blood enters the left side of the heart from the lungs, and the left side of the heart pumps it all round the body. High blood pressure can cause the left side of the heart to become enlarged because it works harder to get blood round the b...
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NHS urges public to get care when they need it
The head of the NHS has today launched a major new drive to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need.
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RESEARCH
Pulmonary hypertension - exploring a potential new treatmentUniversity of Manchester | Professor Alison Gurney
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) occurs when abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries carrying blood to the lungs causes damage to the right side of the heart. Symptoms include breathlessness or tiredness. The condition can lead ...
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Swapping running for swimming
Determined to stay healthy, Matt Hardman swapped running for swimming after his diagnosis.
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PUBLICATION
Can I still fly with a pacemaker?Poster / chart, published on 20/09/2023
Get this poster to introduce your patients to the BHF's free health information and support resources.
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How to deal with turbulent times
Read our 4 useful tips to help you deal with turbulent times, with practical advice from a psychology expert and Heart Matters readers.
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Nearly a quarter of a million people waiting for heart procedures and surgery
Latest NHS England waiting time figures show 230,278 people were waiting for invasive heart procedures and heart operations at the end of April – the highest number since the pandemic began.
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RESEARCH
Is PECAM a candidate gene for cardiomyopathy?University of Oxford | Dr Ellie Tzima
Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle that can either be inherited through a faulty gene or acquired later in life. Cardiomyopathies can be life-threatening because the heart is weakened and unable to pump blood to meet the dema...