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Why badminton is a great way to keep you active
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.
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Can you die from a broken heart?
The BHF are funding a medical condition known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ that is all too real for many people in the UK
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Searching for a new way to improve heart function in heart failure, without causing irregular heart rhythmsUniversity 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...
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Can you use a defibrillator on someone with a pacemaker?
Our expert tells us whether receiving CPR or defibrillation is safe if you have a pacemaker or an ICD
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Is an electric blanket safe to use with a pacemaker?
Senior Cardiac Nurse, Chloe MacArthur, looks at whether electric blankets can interfere with your pacemaker or ICD. Learn more now.
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Graham's story - A State visit saved my life
Graham had a cardiac arrest in July 2023 whilst cycling with friends. Thankfully, a nearby defibrillator was located thanks to a couple of policemen.
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Does a protein called Piezo1 hold the key to preventing stiffening of the heart valves?Imperial College London | Dr Najma Latif
Heart valves are constantly subjected to mechanical forces such as pressure, bending and friction from blood flow, which can lead to stiffening of the valve – known as calcification. Although we know that cells that line the surface of hea...
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6 reasons to dance your way back to health
How dancing can help you get fit and benefit your heart health.
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Should people who’ve had a cardiac arrest be treated in heart attack centres?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...
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Edinburgh study could give new hope for heart failure
BHF-funded researchers in Edinburgh are using state-of-the-art techniques to identify genes that could help the heart to repair itself after a heart attack.