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"Some days even walking up the stairs can be difficult with my atrial fibrillation"

"My heart rate went from 120 to 180 in seconds. I rubbed my hands together and tried the heart monitors again - I thought they were broken rather than something was happening with my heart,” Mike explains.

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What to expect in a cath lab: 360 degree video

The cath lab, also known as catheter laboratory or cardiac catheterisation laboratory, is part of a hospital's cardiac department. Read what happens there.

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Shining a spotlight on rare inherited disease to protect hearts this Valentine’s Day

The BHF is funding a new study at The University of Oxford that could help prevent young people from suffering a fatal cardiac arrest due to a rare inherited heart disease.

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Tests can give families of SADS victims a life saving diagnosis

Study funded by CRY and in-part by the BHF suggests extensive tests can diagnose hidden inherited heart conditions in families of SADS victims.

Conditions

Ebstein's anomaly

Ebstein's anomaly is a problem with your tricuspid valve which helps to control the blood flow in right side of your heart. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.

Conditions

Long QT syndrome

Long QT syndrome (or LQTS) is a rare condition that affects the way your heart beats. The condition is often inherited but can be caused by other things like medicine.

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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.

Research

Superhuman AI-powered ECGs move a step closer to clinical use

AI detection of hidden heart signals in ECGs, developed with support of BHF funding over many years, is a step closer to being rolled out in hospitals following the launch of a spinout company

Science

New blood test reduces heart attack and death rates in patients attending A&E with a suspected heart attack

Test improves accuracy of diagnosis resulting in 10 per cent drop in heart attacks and deaths after five years

Research

New £3m joint funding for cardiovascular research in Wales

We have announced £3m of joint funding to support cardiovascular research in Wales through the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN).

Risk factors

Low blood pressure

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is when your blood pressure is below 90/60mmHg. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.

Classification of research

If you are applying for a research grant, find out here how to classify your proposed research using standard codes and BHF specific research classification

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"Some days even walking up the stairs can be difficult with my atrial fibrillation"

What to expect in a cath lab: 360 degree video

Shining a spotlight on rare inherited disease to protect hearts this Valentine’s Day

Tests can give families of SADS victims a life saving diagnosis

Ebstein's anomaly

Long QT syndrome

All about cardiac tumours

Superhuman AI-powered ECGs move a step closer to clinical use

New blood test reduces heart attack and death rates in patients attending A&E with a suspected heart attack

New £3m joint funding for cardiovascular research in Wales

Low blood pressure

Classification of research

Search British Heart Foundation

What are you looking for?

Showing all 164 results

"Some days even walking up the stairs can be difficult with my atrial fibrillation"

What to expect in a cath lab: 360 degree video

Shining a spotlight on rare inherited disease to protect hearts this Valentine’s Day

Tests can give families of SADS victims a life saving diagnosis

Ebstein's anomaly

Long QT syndrome

All about cardiac tumours

Superhuman AI-powered ECGs move a step closer to clinical use

New blood test reduces heart attack and death rates in patients attending A&E with a suspected heart attack

New £3m joint funding for cardiovascular research in Wales

Low blood pressure

Classification of research

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