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University of Cambridge | Dr Murray Clarke

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty material inside arteries, and it causes most heart attacks and strokes. An important process in atherosclerosis is inflammation within the blood vessel wall. This is thought to be caused in part by d...

The BHF co-funded the AdDIT trial, which tested whether young people with type 1 diabetes should take medication to lower blood pressure and cholesterol during adolescence to reduce their risk of heart and circulatory diseases.

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King's College London | Dr Lingfang Zeng

Supervised by Dr Lingfang Zeng, a PhD student will work out how we can turn ‘master’ cells within blood vessel walls into lining cells, to repair damaged blood vessels. Endothelial cells lining the inner surface of blood vessels form a sin...

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University of Oxford | Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan

Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disturbance, is a major risk factor for having a stroke, as well as causing shortness of breath and dizziness in patients. In AF, the heartbeat becomes irregular. The exact causes are not well...

A revolutionary new blood test for detecting a heart attack could speed up diagnosis, help patients get out of hospital more quickly, and save the NHS millions of pounds every year.

Lifesavers, heart patients and the Mayor of London amongst the thousands pedalling for research on the 48th London to Brighton Bike Ride for the BHF

Our expert explains what microvascular angina is, and discusses the latest research that's aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Research suggests there’s a diet that may help to prevent dementia. Our Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains.

Our researchers find that obesity and a diet high in fat could lead to a harmful activation of the immune system and increase a person's risk of heart attack.

Can additional tests help doctors decide how to treat patients with angina who don’t have a blockage in their coronary arteries? CorMicA aimed to find out.