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University of Manchester | Dr Halina Dobrzynski

Models of human anatomy have been used for centuries to teach doctors and improve our understanding of health and disease. In recent decades, the treatment of heart defects in babies has been vastly improved thanks to detailed anatomical mo...

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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...

Find out what beta blockers are, how they work, potential side effects and why you might be prescribed one.

Get to know our BHF funded researchers, from PhD students to intermediate and senior basic science and clinical research fellows.

Heart failure is a condition where your heart cannot pump blood around your body as well as it should. It does no’t mean your heart has stopped working but you may need support to help it work better.

Heart valve disease is when one or more of your heart valves do not work like they should. This can affect your blood flow and put extra strain on your heart. Read about causes, symptoms and treatment.

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. Read more to find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

BNF Senior Cardiac Nurse Regina Gibb answers your key questions on living with a pacemaker including: cooking, mobile phones, smart watches, flying, driving, heart scans, sex and exercise.

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University of Birmingham | Professor Charles Ferro

People with reduced kidney function are at increased risk of heart and circulatory diseases. This risk increases as someone’s kidney function declines, and is especially high in those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Using heart scans, ...

Find out how Covid-19 can lead to conditions such as blood clots, heart damage, palpitations and high heart rate.