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RESEARCH
Fixing cell energy production in the cells that line the blood vessels, to find a treatment for PAHUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Paola Caruso
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but lethal disease of high blood pressure in the lungs. This high pressure puts a strain on the person’s heart, which struggles to cope and which can lead to heart failure. The precise cause o...
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Our research highlights of 2021
From AI technology that can predict heart attacks to a potential new drug for incurable vascular dementia, the BHF has had a great year of scientific discoveries, each bringing us one step closer to making heart and circulatory disease a thing of the past.
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Heart care waiting list grows to record high again in England
Latest NHS England figures published today show that the heart care waiting list rose to a record high of 428,067 in August for the ninth month in a row – an increase of over 913 on the previous month.
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A potential new application for the drug Sulforadex – a treatment for Noonan syndromeKing's College London | Professor Philip Eaton
Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects up to 1 in 1,000 births and is known to cause heart conditions, learning problems and short stature. In half of people with Noonan syndrome, the genetic cause is a mutation in a gene called...
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“Beating heart” surgery to reduce complications from bypass surgery
BHF-funded researchers have pioneered a new way to do heart bypass surgery, keeping the heart beating during the procedure.
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Testing a new treatment target for sepsisUniversity of Leicester | Professor David G Lambert
Although sepsis begins with infection, it can very quickly escalate to a severe immune reaction and circulatory problems. Blood pressure falls, and vital organs shut down because they do not receive the blood they need. Professor Lambert ...
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Heart bypass surgery: What to expect
We answer questions on heart bypass surgery, including how long it should take to recover and whether you're likely to have a scar.
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Mental health and your heart
Looking after yourself can be tough when you’re living with a mental health problem. By taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle, you can improve your overall health and feel better.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most common types of abnormal heart rhythm and a major cause of stroke.
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BHF responds to new study on why people don’t know they've had a heart attack
New study shows link between people who have a high pain tolerance and unrecognised heart attacks.