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Long QT syndrome
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that affects up to 1 in 2,000 people. The condition is often inherited but can be caused by other things like medications.
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Tests can give families of SADS victims a life saving diagnosis
New research suggests extensive tests can diagnose hidden inherited heart conditions in families of SADS victims.
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All about cardiac tumours
BHF Professor Sven Plein explains what cardiac tumours are, and tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why spotting them early is important.
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New blood test reduces heart attack and death rates in patients attending A&E with a suspected heart attack
A first-of-its-kind trial has found that a high sensitivity blood test in A&E can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury. The trial, funded by us and published today in the BMJ, found that the test helped doctors to better diagnose and treat these patients, reducing death and future heart attacks in this group by almost 10 per cent after five years.
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New £3m joint funding for cardiovascular research in Wales
Together with Health and Care Research Wales, we have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) at an event in Cardiff on 12 February.
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Classification of research
How to classify your proposed research and areas of expertise using both the UK Clinical Research Collaboration body standard codes and BHF specific research classification.
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Previous Clinical Study Grant Awards
Clinical Study Grants support clinical trials and observational studies of specific patient groups. Previous awards have included a broad range of types and sizes of study, e.g. single centre pilot studies, large multi-centre trials, UK arms of international trials, sub-studies of existing trials.
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Ventricular septal defect
A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the wall between your heart's lower chambers. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for VSD.
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The CVD Challenge in Northern Ireland
Find out how together we can address high-risk conditions for CVD in Northern Ireland to save lives and reduce NHS pressures.
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RESEARCH
Understanding how neuropeptide-Y affects the heartUniversity of Oxford | Professor Neil Herring
The speed and strength of the heartbeat can be increased by a group of nerves that work by releasing a chemical called norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter. Whilst norepinephrine is useful in healthy individuals during exercise, it can trigge...