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University of Leicester | Professor Leong Ng

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is when the heart can still contract, but the heart muscle may be stiffer than normal, making it less efficient. This project aims to find signals in the blood, called biomarkers that c...

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has partnered with ITN Business to produce a programme that will shine a spotlight on our hearts this World Heart Day.

Drugs currently undergoing development to treat anaemia could be repurposed to help prevent people with Type 2 diabetes from developing heart failure, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Researchers we’ve funded have developed a new biodegradable gel that can help to improve the delivery of cells directly into the living heart and could form a new generation of treatments to repair damage caused by a heart attack. This research was presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.

If someone in your family has a heart attack, are you at risk too? Our nurses explain.

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University College London | Dr Catherine Roberts

Our vital organs require constant nourishment with oxygen and nutrients via their blood supply. The heart’s blood supply is delivered through the coronary arteries, and if one of these becomes blocked in coronary artery disease, it causes a...

Find out what to expect when you have heat valve replacement surgery, including types of surgery, how to prepare, recovery and life after.

Find out what to expect when you have heat valve repair surgery, including types of surgery, how to prepare, recovery and life after.

Differences in the heart’s structure could explain why men and women have different risk of heart conditions

Amyloidosis is a serious condition that can lead to problems with the heart and other organs. Now BHF research is discovering that it might be more common than previously thought