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University of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits called plaques in blood vessel walls. When these plaques rupture and cause a blood clot this can lead to a heart attack or stroke. The plaques are usually protected by a ‘cap’ containing vas...

The BHF encourages the nation to keep cycling through the winter months with MyCycle, their new virtual cycling challenge.

BHF research has shaped what we know about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition which has rocked Thanieth’s life.

Our free interactive tool developed with the Strategy Unit could help to deepen our understanding of cardiovascular health inequalities in England.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Dr Claudio Raimondi

The inner surface of our blood vessels is covered by a layer of cells called endothelial cells. Maintenance of this cell layer is essential for keeping the blood vessels healthy and for making new blood vessels. BHF-funded researcher Dr Cla...

Our research has helped find ways to predict which people are at higher risk of heart attacks, and could lead to new treatments.

Coffee doesn't stiffen our arteries according to research presented at this year's BCS Conference.

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University of Manchester | Professor Andrew Trafford

Professor Andrew Trafford and his colleagues at the University of Manchester are working out what factors within cells are responsible for triggering irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmias. People who have had a recent heart attack are, i...

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