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  • RESEARCH

    Developing ways to personalise digoxin treatment

    University 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • RESEARCH

    Preventing unwanted platelet activation

    University 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • RESEARCH

    Identifying fatty fingerprints involved in atherosclerosis

    King'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 ...

  • 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.