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New research has proven that a wire inserted into an artery which supplies blood to the heart, called a coronary artery, after someone has a heart attack can predict if they will go on to develop heart failure.

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Imperial College London | Professor Lan Zhao

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a life-threatening disease with no cure where high blood pressure in the lungs puts strain on the right side of the heart and leads to heart failure. PAH involves the over-production of cells in the ...

Thanks to the fantastic generosity and commitment of our supporters, we’ve pioneered some of the most important medical research breakthroughs over the last 60 years.

New artificial intelligence technology could lead to the next generation of heart MRI scans to enable doctors better diagnose people with a range of heart muscle diseases, according to research we part-funded.

Discover four game-changing research projects the British Heart Foundation is funding.

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Main meal, Serves: 4, Prep time: 90

These succulent salmon steaks suffused with Indian spices are special enough for entertaining, yet practical for a quick evening meal.

The Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a surge of fitness enthusiasts, according to our new survey. As part of our MyMarathon campaign which asks people to take on a marathon distance (26.2 miles) over the month of June, we took a deep dive into the exercise habits of the UK.

This January, we are calling on people across the UK to kick off the new year by decluttering and donating any unwanted Christmas gifts, especially toys, to help fund lifesaving research.

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King's College London | Dr Steven Niederer

Data scientists are developing ways to identify people who are vulnerable to heart side-effects from certain medicines. With every heartbeat, electricity travels across the heart and activates its muscle cells to contract. The chemical sig...