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University of Birmingham | Professor Dr Paulus Kirchhof

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), sending the top chambers of the heart (the atria) into spasm. AF is dangerous because it significantly increases the likelihood of stroke, so finding e...

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University of Leeds | Dr Sreenivasan Ponnambalam

Heart attacks are caused by the development of fatty plaques in coronary arteries which can rupture, causing blood clots that block the blood supply to the heart. While a good diet and regular exercise can reduce our risk of coronary heart ...

British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI) and the Donate4Dáithí campaign have urged the Stormont Health Committee not to lose momentum in the plans to change organ donation legislation.

Dr Doug Gurr, former Chair of the Board of Trustees, as been appointed as a Distinguished Fellow in recognition of his commitment and leadership during an extraordinary period in our history.

Too much sugar can lead to weight gain and damaging effects on our health. Here are 6 small changes that you'll hardly notice, which can help you cut down on the sweet stuff.

Mae tua 340,000 o bobl yng Nghymru’n byw gyda chlefydau’r galon a chylchrediad y gwaed. Eich cefnogaeth chi sy’n gyrru ein gwaith ymchwil a’r gwaith arall a wnawn yng Nghymru. Bydd pob munud o’ch amser a phob rhodd yn helpu i wneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau pobl.

A diet high in saturated fat is more dangerous for the heart than a diet high in unsaturated fat, even when there has been no weight gain, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024 in London.

The British Heart Foundation has paid tribute to the life and work of BHF Professor Alan Williams, who sadly died on 4th May 2020. Professor Williams held one of the highest accolades awarded by the BHF, the Sir Thomas Lewis Chair of Cardiovascular Science, which he held from 2007 until his retirement in September 2019.

A ‘rent to buy’ property in Bishop Auckland, County Durham has been given a stylish makeover with a twist. Every item has been carefully selected by interior design company, Stanza Style and purchased secondhand from our stores.

An expert answers a question from a patient who has been fitted with a pacemaker after years of regular fainting.