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A heart palpitation is when you suddenly become aware of your heartbeat pounding or beating more quickly than usual. Learn more with the British Heart.

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Imperial College London | Dr Sonya Babu Narayan

Thanks to advances in treatment, most babies born with congenital heart disease survive to adulthood but many are at risk of sudden death from unexpected heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmia). Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan has been awarded an Int...

The hearts of one hundred patients with sleep apnoea from are being monitored in a new BHF funded trial to help researchers understand why sufferers are more likely to die from heart disease.

Medical jargon can sometimes be a barrier to understanding health conditions. Dr Rick Karsan explains some of the confusing terms that you might hear from your doctor.

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University of Oxford | Dr Mathilda Mommersteeg

Dr Mathilda Mommersteeg is studying how the nervous system is involved in heart and circulatory disease, and what controls the location of nerves within the heart. Although the heart beats on its own, the heart’s nerve supply helps to a...

Get information and support about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Are you a healthcare academic or professional with a great idea for service care delivery? Find out if you’re eligible for funding with our Healthcare Innovation Fund.

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University of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox

Suffering from an abnormal heart rhythm (a condition called arrhythmia) is a frightening and potentially life-threatening condition. New treatments are needed to help prevent them. Professor Jules Hancox and his team at the University of Br...

This summer, we are encouraging the nation to book a taster volunteering session with their local shop. Three couples share the reasons they love volunteering…

A commonly taken antiobiotic may increase the risk of heart problems.