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Finding new ways to stop blood from clotting without increasing the risk of bleedingUniversity of Leeds | Professor Helen Philippou
Dr Helen Philippou and her team at the University of Leeds are looking for new ways to protect people who are diagnosed with heart and circulatory disease from developing further blood clots. Currently they receive an anti-platelet drug and...
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Vitamin K and cardiovascular health in people with chronic kidney diseaseUniversity of Dundee | Professor Miles D Witham
Kidney disease causes a layer of calcium to settle in the wall of blood vessels, making them stiff, which increases blood pressure and the strain on the heart. People with kidney disease have a high risk of heart attack and stroke. Current ...
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BHF NI welcomes the return of Stormont Assembly to prioritise heart disease care
BHF NI welcomes the return of Stormont Assembly to prioritise heart disease care
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Genetic (or genomic) testing
Genetic testing can be used to find out whether you have a specific altered gene or a genetic fault which can lead to an inherited heart condition (IHC).
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Heart care waiting list 50% higher than before the pandemic in England
Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists grew to a record 349,090 at the end of September in England.
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England stores temporarily closing for four weeks
We are temporarily closing our BHF England charity shops for a four week period from Thursday 5th November, in line with Government guidance. You can still donate via our freepost service or shop online with us to help fund our life saving heart research.
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BHF pays tribute to the life and work of Professor Attilio Maseri
The British Heart Foundation has paid tribute to former BHF chair Professor Attilio Maseri who sadly passed away on 3 September, aged 85, in his hometown of Udine in Italy.
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Running in the heat and humidity
We’ve teamed up with Full Potential, a team of professional coaches and industry experts, to offer you a guide to running in the heat.
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The new artificial heart valve that could change lives
A stronger and longer-lasting artificial heart valve is currently being developed, thanks to BHF-funded research. Professor Geoff Moggridge explains more.
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Statins – your questions answered
Professor Darrel Francis, a professor of cardiology, answers common queries including: are statins safe, are there side effects, what’s a low-dose statin, and can you drink alcohol on statins?