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University of Oxford | Dr Katja Gehmlich

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited heart disease that can lead to life-threatening heart rhythm problems and sudden cardiac death. It is normally caused by genetic mistakes, or mutation, that alter tiny structures in the hear...

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King's College London | Professor Bijan Modarai

Supervised by vascular surgeon Mr Bijan Modarai, this Clinical Research Training Fellow is looking for ways to detect leg blood vessels that need treatment when they narrow or become blocked in peripheral arterial disease. In peripheral...

Researchers we fund at the University of Edinburgh are to use pioneering imaging techniques to investigate scarring in the heart, which could pave the way for major advances to save and improve more lives from heart disease.

Eating more protein doesn't have to mean eating more meat. Here are 10 high-protein foods that can boost your intake and help you maintain a heart-healthy diet.

We are pleased to be supporting a new ‘inequalities challenge’ launched by the National Institute for Health and Caree Research (NIHR).

A beacon of hope for the West Lothian community

A new health data resource will enable vital research to take place into Covid-19 and cardiovascular disease, with the aim of improving treatments and care for patients.

Lee Pearman was just 33 when he had angioplasty surgery. He explains why it was a wake-up call and how it made him realise what's important in life.

What a year it's been for our community of researchers. Not only have they continued their life-saving research into heart and circulatory diseases, but some redirected their expertise to join the fight against coronavirus. Let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the BHF’s research highlights in 2020.

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University College London | Dr Barbara Jefferis

Heart and circulatory disease is one of Britain’s biggest killers, particularly in older people (age older than 70 years). We know that low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviour, like long periods of sitting, in...