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With the rise of AI summaries for health information and the introduction of AI mode, a group of health charities, including us, have raised concerns about access to trustworthy information.

This is the 2014 edition of our statistics compendium (formerly Coronary Heart Disease Statistics). In addition to the published content, additional tables and maps are included here.

Stuart Waters, from Kent, was driving his two children home from football training when he unexpectedly suffered a cardiac arrest behind the wheel.

While driving from a work event, Danièle started to struggle with her breathing, so she pulled over at the side of the road. “I wondered if there was something constricting my windpipe or something wrong with my lungs,” Danièle says.

RESEARCH

Imperial College London | Dr Anne Burke Gaffney

After heart surgery, some patients can develop a condition called the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). When SIRS occurs, blood vessels become leaky and fluid can accumulate in the heart, lungs and other organs which prevents ...

Together with Health and Care Research Wales, we have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) at an event in Cardiff on 12 February.

RESEARCH

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...

Find out how science will help improve treatment for chest pain with world-leading expert Dr Rasha Al-Lamee.

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 15

A tasty and hearty one-pot meal that’s perfect for cold winter nights.