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RESEARCH
Improving the identification of faulty heart valvesKing's College London | Dr Pablo Lamata
Blood travels through our hearts in a one-way system. Strong, flexible, one-way valves within the heart make sure blood keeps flowing in the correct direction. However, valves can become inflamed and stiff with age and disease, which puts a...
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Is red wine good for your heart?
Our senior Dietitian talks about whether we should be drinking red wine for its heart health benefits.
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RESEARCH
Understanding autophagy; a cellular maintenance system that goes wrong in heart failureKing's College London | Dr Joseph Burgoyne
Over half a million people in the UK have been diagnosed with heart failure, when the heart lacks the strength to pump blood around the body efficiently. The condition gets worse over time, and can be severely debilitating and distressing. ...
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"Heart failure has taken so many things away from me including my dream of becoming a mum"
“I’ve had heart problems my whole life, as I was born with a hole in my heart,” explains Vicky Small from Bournemouth. While in her 30s she was diagnosed with heart failure, a debilitating long-term condition.
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Leading scientist to run London Marathon to help fund Heart Healing Patch
A leading scientist will run the TCS London Marathon 2022 for the British Heart Foundation, to help a revolutionary Heart Healing Patch he is creating become a step closer to reality.
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Easing back into exercise after a heart event
With a heart problem, it can be hard to know how much exercise is too much. Our Senior Cardiac Nurse offers advice on where to start.
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PUBLICATION
Understanding heart surgeryBooklets, 64, published on 10/02/2026
Order or download our free booklet on having heart surgery. Learn how to prepare, what happens during surgery and during your recovery in the days, weeks and months after surgery.
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Heart failure stages explained
Read our guide to the 4 stages or classes of heart failure and what they mean in terms of your symptoms.
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How do replacement heart valves work?
Our expert looks at how heart valves work, as well as the pros and cons of different types of replacement heart valves. Plus, watch our mitral and aortic valve animations.
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Does eating olive oil mean you’ll live longer?
News stories have reported that olive oil can reduce the risk of fatal heart disease and other diseases. We look behind the headlines.