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Medicines can help prevent or treat heart conditions, like high blood pressure, angina, heart attack and heart failure. They’re also used to keep symptoms under control. Some people take medicine for a short time and others may need to take it for longer.

Find out about the world-class centres of cardiovascular research that the British Heart Foundation are funding.

Learn more about the latest treatment for people with atrial fibrillation with BHF Professor Barbara Casadei.

Two professors at the cutting edge of stem cell research tell us how their work could affect people's lives in the future

Find out more about the anatomy and function of the heart and circulatory system. Have a look through our pictures of the heart and learn more about what it takes to keep our blood pumping.

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University College London | Dr Srijita Sen Chowdhry

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle disease, where heart muscle can be replaced by fibrous fatty tissue. It is thought to affect at least 1 in 1000 people. Many people have a mild form of ARV...

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University of Manchester | Dr Holly Shiels

Short exposures to air pollution can trigger heart attacks, strokes and irregular heart rhythms, especially in people already at risk of these conditions. Evidence suggests a link between a group of air pollutants called polycyclic aromatic...

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Imperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand

Popeye domain containing (Popdc) proteins, named after the cartoon character, are highly expressed in the heart and muscles. Mutations in Popdc genes have been associated with heart rhythm disorders and muscular dystrophy. Professor Tho...

AF is the most common heart rhythm disturbance. We explain the causes and treatments, plus tips for living well with AF.

Max Jarmey, 27, took part in our latest Live & Ticking event alongside his cardiologist, BHF Professor Hugh Watkins.