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Drugs to lower blood pressure are still effective at reducing the risk of a heart attack and stroke in old age, even if blood pressure is in an apparently healthy range, according to research we've funded and being presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

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University of Sheffield | Professor Julian Gunn

Supervised by Professor Julian Gunn, this Clinical Research Training Fellow is developing a new computer based tool for doctors to decide which patients with coronary heart disease need stents. In people with coronary heart disease, doc...

Lipoprotein (a) or Lp(a) is a type of lipoprotein made by your liver. Lp(a) helps carry fats around your body. But having high levels of Lp(a) can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack or stroke.

Having high cholesterol in your 30s and 40s could have a long-term impact on your heart health, according to a study.

Senior Cardiac Nurse Julie Ward explains why you may be prescribed a potassium supplement after surgery.

The BHF funds more than £100m of research every year, looking at conditions that affect every part of the body.

Stuart Harrod shares his story of adapting to a new normal after he unexpectedly developed endocarditis and had to have open heart surgery.

When treating heart attacks, should doctors unblock all blocked arteries or just the main culprit? BHF-funded research helped answer that question.

Find out about bradycardia and when to worry about a low heart rate with BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Ruth Goss.

An inspirational mum from Merthyr Tydfil whose son tragically passed away at eight weeks old due to a heart condition will take on the Cardiff Half Marathon this weekend to raise funds for the BHF.