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University of Glasgow | Professor George Baillie

The damage to the heart muscle caused by a heart attack can lead to heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood around the body efficiently. Beta blockers are a common medicine used to treat this condition. They block the a...

Our expert tells us whether receiving CPR or defibrillation is safe if you have a pacemaker or an ICD

Face to face fundraising is a cost effective way for the BHF to secure a reliable source of income to help us raise money to fund our life saving research.

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University of Oxford | Professor Sir Rory E Collins

The University of Oxford is establishing a new Big Data Institute (BDI for short) to help analyse large and complex sets of results that are being generated from scientific research, including research into the heart and circulatory system....

Graham had a cardiac arrest in July 2023 whilst cycling with friends. Thankfully, a nearby defibrillator was located thanks to a couple of policemen.

Playing badminton regularly can help strengthen the heart muscle and limit the risk of blood vessels clogging, reducing your risk of CHD. Find out more.

In 2018, Matt Pohlson, CEO of Omaze – one of BHF’s charity partners – began to experience pain and swelling in his stomach. This extreme physical stress triggered a heart condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which left him fighting for his life.

Could offering everyone over 50 a single tablet or ‘polypill’ prevent more heart attacks and strokes? Read our experts take.

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic condition that causes exceptionally high levels of cholesterol, often leading to a heart attack or stroke at a young age unless it is treated. We’ve funded research that helped identify the genetic faults causing FH and developed a test to spot them.

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King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

A cardiac arrest is a serious condition where the heart stops beating. Only one in 10 people who have a cardiac arrest out of hospital survive. In this clinical trial conducted across London, Professor Simon Redwood and his team will assess...