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Take part in Restart a Heart Day to save a life
Three quarters of UK adults have learned CPR - but less than half would not feel confident to perform chest compressions if someone was having a cardiac arrest, new research shows.
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RESEARCH
A national resource to study pulmonary arterial hypertensionUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Nicholas Morrell
The BHF have awarded a grant to Professor Nick Morell at the University of Cambridge to establish a cohort of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and their families throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The cohort will ...
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Heart attack diagnosis - High-STEACS
The team behind the High STEACS trial wanted to find out whether a test that can detect tiny amounts of a protein called troponin in the blood could help improve heart attack diagnosis and treatment.
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Blood pressure lowering medication effective at any time of day
Blood pressure medication is equally effective whether it is taken in the morning or evening, according to the results of a large clinical trial we have funded presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
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The BHF joins forces with international research funders to improve global heart health
The BHF and leading cardiovascular research funders have joined forces to advance research into the world’s biggest killers, including heart attack and stroke.
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Getting a defibrillator: what you need to know
A defibrillator in your workplace, community or school could save a life if someone has a cardiac arrest. Find out what you need to know before getting one.
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Women are 50% more likely than men to be given incorrect diagnosis following a heart attack
Women have a 50% higher chance than men of receiving the wrong initial diagnosis following a heart attack, according to a new study we part-funded at the University of Leeds.
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RESEARCH
Does showing heart scans encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle and take their medicine?University of Edinburgh | Dr Michelle Williams
Coronary heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood become narrowed by fatty deposits. Cardiovascular risk scores indicate the likelihood of a person developing coronary heart disease. Currently, risk...
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Birmingham scientists to study how a garden plant could help heart patients
Birmingham researchers awarded project grant to explore use of digoxin, found in foxgloves, for heart failure and atrial fibrillation treatments.
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How to organise a charity ball or dinner dance
Our guide for planning the perfect charity ball to raise money for BHF.