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Many cardiac arrests in adults happen because of a heart attack. Our animation explain the difference and what to do in these emergencies.

Plant milks are becoming an everyday addition to many people's diets. BHF dietician Victoria Taylor takes a closer look at their nutritional benefits.

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Dr James Sheppard

Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that prevent heart attack and stroke. However, some people may experience side effects when taking them such as muscle pain, liver injury and diabetes, which can stop some people from taking them. This...

Hospital waiting lists for vital heart care have risen again to record levels, according to latest NHS England figures published today.

RESEARCH

Imperial College London | Professor Martin Wilkins

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but fatal disorder of high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs, causing breathlessness and swelling of the feet or ankles. In PAH the arteries become narrowed, are less able t...

We're tackling inequalities in all areas of our work. Read our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy to learn about our vision and commitments.

We have helped train 500 Virgin Media staff in CPR and equip their vans with mobile defibrillators.

Corrie’s iconic theme interrupted by flatlining heartbeat and co-branded advert to raise awareness of the British Heart Foundations lifesaving research following Gail Platt's cardiac arrest

We are determined to protect families with hidden heart conditions from a devastating loss. We’ve committed around £20 million of research to help develop new tests and treatments for families with inherited heart conditions, and understand why some people are at greater risk of sudden death.

A doctor has questioned the use of the cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin (Crestor).