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RESEARCH
Developing ways to personalise digoxin treatmentUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Davor Pavlovic
Digoxin is a common treatment for people with atrial fibrillation and heart failure, but it doesn’t always work as well as expected. Dr Pavlovic’s team at the University of Birmingham has previously shown that substances in the blood called...
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Boom expected in post pandemic fitness according to our new survey
The Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a surge of fitness enthusiasts, according to our new survey. As part of our MyMarathon campaign which asks people to take on a marathon distance (26.2 miles) over the month of June, we took a deep dive into the exercise habits of the UK.
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Outstanding Partner Commitment to Cause
This award acknowledges a partnership that demonstrates a strong shared commitment to furthering our vision of a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
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Our shops in Wales are temporarily closed
Our British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cymru shops and stores are set to temporarily close today at 3pm until Monday 9th November, but you can still support us by shopping online or posting your donations.
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RESEARCH
Preventing unwanted platelet activationUniversity of Reading | Professor Jonathan Gibbins
Professor Jonathan Gibbins and his team at the University of Reading will study what chemical signals keep platelets inactive when they are not needed for clotting. Platelets are blood cells that protect us from losing too much blood from a...
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High blood pressure during pregnancy - how our research is helping women like Becki
Becki developed high blood pressure during her pregnancy. Our research has helped her get her blood pressure under control and could also reduce her risk of having heart problems in future.
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Researchers develop new scan to predict stroke
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new type of MRI scan to predict the risk of having a stroke, thanks to funding from the British Heart Foundation.
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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.
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RESEARCH
Identifying fatty fingerprints involved in atherosclerosisKing's College London | Professor Manuel Mayr
Most heart attacks and strokes occur because the arteries feeding the heart or brain have become clogged with fatty plaques, a condition called atherosclerosis. Your risk of atherosclerosis is increased when you have high levels of fats in ...
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Video: What to pack for a hospital stay
Learn what to pack for hospital with our exclusive video and list of 12 things to pack, specially written for those who are having a heart operation.