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BHF Professor Sven Plein explains what cardiac tumours are, and tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why spotting them early is important.

Having a more complex network of muscle fibres inside the heart can reduce the risk of heart failure according to new research part-funded by the British Heart Foundation.

Today’s Budget paints a disappointing picture for both patients and charity-funded medical research.

Eating too much salt is associated with a doubled risk of heart failure, according to a 12-year study in more than 4,000 people presented today at the ESC Congress in Barcelona.

We offer special project grants for basic science research projects costing more than £500,000. Read for more information on the entry requirements, award duration, what's included in the award and how to apply.

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Professor Neil Herring

The speed and strength of the heartbeat can be increased by a group of nerves that work by releasing a chemical called norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter. Whilst norepinephrine is useful in healthy individuals during exercise, it can trigge...

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that affects up to 1 in 2,000 people. The condition is often inherited but can be caused by other things like medications.

Do people taking the weight-loss injection Mounjaro really lose more weight than those taking Wegovy? Get the BHF verdict.