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BHF appoints two new trustees
We have appointed David Boynton and Sharron Pamplin as our new trustees.
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Improving treatments for atrial fibrillationQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Ross Hunter
Dr Ross Hunter and his team at Queen Mary, University of London are working out how changes in heart muscle lead to atrial fibrillation (AF) and if a new technique could improve treatments. AF is the most common abnormal heart rhythm, wher...
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Brugada syndrome: sudden death without warning or reason
Brugada syndrome is a rare, and often hidden, inherited heart condition putting people at risk of sudden death. BHF-funded Dr Elijah Behr has dedicated his research career to finding out more about the disease, with the aim of protecting families from sudden loss. Here, he tells us how he plans to improve the support and treatment of Brugada sufferers.
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Leeds researchers awarded new grant to study the structure of deadly blood clots
Scientists in Leeds, funded by the British Heart Foundation, are to study the structure of blood clots, to help prevent heart attacks and improve treatment.
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Atherosclerosis research
Most people won’t know they have atherosclerosis until they have a heart attack, stroke or angina. We're funding research to beat the heartbreak atherosclerosis causes.
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BHF-NIHR partnership set to fast-track coronavirus research
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has joined forces with the National Institute of Health research (NIHR) to launch a nationwide research initiative to better understand why people with heart and circulatory diseases are at higher risk and often suffer more severely with Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
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BHF joins leading organisations in calling for an industry wide sugar and salt levy
We have joined a major new campaign, Recipe for Change, which is calling for the UK Government to implement an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar to help make our food healthier.
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British Heart Foundation urges the nation to take on its Declutter Challenge
According to a new survey commissioned by us, we're a nation of hoarders, with 84% of Brits holding onto items they no longer use. The survey has been released to mark the launch of our Declutter Challenge, which is encouraging the nation to declutter and donate any preloved treasures to us - to help raise funds for life saving science.
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Research finds Covid-19 spike protein binds to cells in the heart and could help to explain some effects of severe infection
This early research looks at what happens when cells within the small blood vessels of the heart are exposed to high levels of the spike protein in a laboratory setting. It could help to start to explain some of the effects of severe Covid-19 infection, where levels of the virus are particularly high.