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A new study has reported that statins don’t reduce risk of heart attacks and stroke for over 75s without existing heart or circulatory diseases. We go behind the headlines.

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University of Birmingham | Professor Dr Paulus Kirchhof

Consultant cardiologist Professor Paulus Kirchhof from the University of Birmingham has been awarded a Senior Clinical Research Fellowship to establish a world-leading research programme in Birmingham into atrial fibrillation (AF), the most...

It was previously thought that blood pressure lowering medication might be more effective if taken at night-time. The TIME trial tested whether morning or night-time dosing makes a difference.

There are lots of myths surrounding heart failure. Learn to tell fact from fiction and what you can do to control the condition.

Ann Simpson shares what it’s like to have TAVI – a life-enhancing procedure to treat heart valve disease.

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Anoop Shah

Doctors have a number of tests they can use to help predict a person’s risk of developing heart and circulatory disease in the future. Although they are reasonably accurate, sometimes they over-estimate the risk. A new and very sensitive...

Find out how to choose a reliable blood pressure monitor so you can measure your blood pressure at home.

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medicine that helps stop blood clots. BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse Ruth Goss explains that it’s commonly prescribed after a heart attack or stroke, for unstable chest pain, atrial fibrillation and following a stent procedure.

When a much-loved teddy bear was mistakenly donated to us, we launched a national bear hunt to find and return the beloved toy to its owner.