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University of Glasgow | Professor Tomasz Guzik

Patients who have life-saving surgery like a coronary artery bypass graft or a stent fitted, are unfortunately at higher risk of blood vessel blockage. To avoid this and maximise patient benefits, we need new treatments that prevent blood v...

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University of Leicester | Dr Richard D Rainbow

Dr Richard Rainbow and his colleagues at the University of Leicester are studying an ion channel called Kir6.1 that is important in controlling the heartbeat. The heartbeat is controlled by the flow of electrical currents in or out of hear...

We are pleased to welcome new Group Leader Professor Catherine Hall to the BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research (CVDR)

British Heart Foundation welcomes introduction of new opt out organ donation law in Scotland

The ‘fat but fit’ paradox – where some people who are overweight have a seemingly healthy metabolism – may be explained by a good blood supply to their fat cells, according to new research we funded. The findings suggest that encouraging the growth of new blood vessels in fat could offer some protection against heart attacks and strokes.

The UK’s leading gym chain, PureGym, is supporting the British Heart Foundation's vital heart research through the help of preloved donations.

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University of Leicester | Professor Gavin Murphy

Kidney injury after cardiac surgery affects over a quarter of heart operations, and increases the risk of other severe complications developing. BHF Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Gavin Murphy and colleagues at the University of Leicester, w...

Denis Collen, 60, from Stanmore, Middlesex, shares how a diagnosis of heart failure and diabetes spurred him to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found a new target for drugs to prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs, thanks to our funding.

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