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Research we've funded, published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, has revealed the stark inequalities that exist in NHS heart care and how delays to care are costing lives.

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University of Glasgow | Professor Colin Berry

Angina is a form of chest pain that is caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. It can be triggered when people experience stress or exertion, and is a common health problem in the UK. The diagnosis and treatment of people with...

It was a Sunday morning during the coronavirus pandemic, when Jean Peet had a heart attack while putting on her walking boots.

Our expert explains what microvascular angina is, and discusses the latest research that's aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Thanks to the fantastic generosity of our supporters, we’ve funded some of the most important research breakthroughs in heart and circulatory diseases.

Professor Catherine Shanahan (PhD) explains what coronary artery calcification means, how it’s tested, what your score means and what treatment involves.

We're excited to support a new $55m global research programme called VISIBLE from Wellcome Leap - jointly funded by Pivotal - to improve women's heart health.

New imaging technology can identify smaller blood clots that current heart scans cannot pick-up, and could help guide more efficient treatment for people who’ve had a heart attack, according to research we've funded and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

Some heart attacks can be caused by partial blockage of your heart’s arteries. In the past they were considered “minor” and didn’t always get the treatment they needed. BHF-funded research helped solve that problem.

We explain coronary artery spasm, also known as Prinzmetal angina, variant angina or vasospastic angina.