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  • RESEARCH

    Developing BMP9 as a new therapy for pulmonary hypertension

    University of Cambridge | Dr Wei Li

    Dr Wei Li and her team are looking for ways to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious condition where people have high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Current therapies relieve the symptoms but do not cure the d...

  • RESEARCH

    Can Wnt proteins stop atherosclerotic plaques becoming unstable and rupturing?

    University of Bristol | Professor Sarah Jane George

    Professor Sarah Jane George and her team at the University of Bristol have discovered that a family of proteins called Wnt may be important in keeping fatty atherosclerotic plaques stable. When fatty material builds up on the inner lining o...

  • Side effects from statins could be all in the mind

    A fear of side effects of statins can put people off taking them, but now BHF research shows that people experience the same side effects when taking a dummy pill.

  • Teaming up with the NIHR to prioritise Covid-19 research

    In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the NIHR-BHF Cardiovascular Partnership provided a robust framework for the set-up and delivery of impactful Covid-19 research projects across the UK.

  • Healthy fakeaway recipes

    Fakeaway recipes are a great way to make a flavourful and satisfying meal at home. Try out our heart healthy versions of your favourite takeaways.

  • High blood pressure

    Many people with high blood pressure feel fine, so it's important to get your blood pressure checked regularly. Find out more about symptoms and treatment.

  • RESEARCH

    First clinical trial of gene therapy to prevent graft failure post CABG

    University of Glasgow | Professor Andrew Howard Baker

    Doctors sometimes recommend coronary bypass surgery for people with coronary heart disease (CHD), to improve the blood supply to heart muscle. It involves taking an artery or vein from elsewhere in the body and grafting it into the coronary...

  • RESEARCH

    The impact of cold on people with angina

    King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

    People with coronary heart disease can be affected by angina. Angina is a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – and importantly it could be a sign of being at risk of a future heart attack. Past rese...

  • Safeguarding

    British Heart Foundation have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated properly, and a whistle blowing service so people can raise any concerns they have confidentially.

  • Lorraine's story: "Angina can be debilitating, but I've had a lot of support"

    Lorraine Kinzel, 54, from Redruth, Cornwall, has experienced angina since having a heart attack in 2013. She explains how she manages her chest pain.

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