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Donors and partners
Learn how to become a donor or partner of Cardiovascular Grand Challenges, so you can be part of a legacy that will stand for generations to come.
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RESEARCH
Understanding artery health and ageing – part of the Whitehall II studyUniversity College London | Professor Eric Brunner
In 1985 a major research study was launched, with the ambition of investigating the causes of social inequalities in health. The study, called Whitehall II, recruited 10,308 London civil servants aged 35- 55 and has followed them up with re...
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Shortness of breath: why it happens and tips to manage it
Senior Cardiac Nurse, Ruth Goss, explains why heart conditions like heart attack and heart failure cause breathlessness, and how breathing techniques can help.
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Scientists discover possible explanation for broken heart syndrome
BHF-funded researchers have identified the body’s own immune system as a potential key player in a mysterious heart condition.
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Project Grants
We offer grants for short-term research projects lasting up to four years and costing less than £500,000. Read for more information on the entry requirements, award duration, what's included in the award and how to apply.
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RESEARCH
Why do some platelets become harmful, while others are helpful?University of Cambridge | Dr Matthew Harper
Platelets are small blood cells that are both helpful and harmful to us. Helpful, because they enable our blood to clot after injury, so prevent too much bleeding. Harmful, because they also form clots in diseased arteries, leading to heart...
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Heart failure and kidney disease: how are they linked?
Cardiologist Professor Paul Kalra explains how heart failure increases the chance of kidney disease, which can lead to a complex condition called cardiorenal syndrome.
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RESEARCH
Can spironolactone help reduce heart-related complications in people on dialysis?University of Glasgow | Professor Patrick Mark
People with kidney failure who need dialysis are at high risk of heart failure and heart-related death. There are currently no proven treatments to reduce this risk, as previous trials of heart failure treatments have tended to exclude peop...
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Newcastle University scientists are killing zombie cells to reverse age-related damage in the heart
BHF-funded research published from Newcastle University today shows that killing 'zombie cells' in the heart could reverse damage caused by ageing.
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Salford Heart Care
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