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Cardiff University | Professor Dipak Ramji

Atherosclerosis is the name that doctors use for the narrowing of arteries due to fatty plaques building up in the walls of the blood vessel. It’s the condition that leads to angina, heart attacks and some strokes. The development of statin...

In terms of what the British Heart Foundation funds, the clue is in the name, but there’s more to us than just the heart. Our research delves into all sorts of diseases. Here are a few new projects we’re excited to watch unfold.

Our expert explains the truth behind claims that plant-based diets, such as vegan and low-fat vegetarian, can 'reverse' heart disease.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Kairbaan Hodivala Dilke

Heart failure happens when the heart is not pumping blood around your body as effectively as it should. This debilitating condition can make people feel tired, breathless and develop swollen limbs. Whilst treatments are available to help re...

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University of Birmingham | Professor Charles Ferro

People with reduced kidney function are at increased risk of heart and circulatory diseases. This risk increases as someone’s kidney function declines, and is especially high in those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Using heart scans, ...

Diabetes can lead to blood vessel damage and raise your risk of heart disease, blindness and limb amputation. We’ve been funding research to find ways to grow or repair blood vessels damaged by diabetes.

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University of Cambridge | Dr Helle F Jorgensen

Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are part of the blood vessels wall. When they multiply more than they should, it leads to a thickening in the blood vessel . This occurs during atherosclerosis where fatty materials builds up in the lini...

Find out what giving blood involves, where you can donate blood, and whether you can give blood if you have heart disease.

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University of Leeds | Professor Sven Plein

People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing heart failure, where the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body. It is unknown why diabetics are prone to heart failure and which treatments can slow the progression of ...