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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Timothy Warner

When blood clots form in blood vessels they can block the flow of blood to vital organs and can cause heart attacks and strokes. Blood clots form when small cells in the blood called platelets become activated and stick together. When activ...

Our resident GP explains how atrial fibrillation can be easily diagnosed, and how this can affect your stroke risk.

Find out what heart palpitations are and whether they affect your ability to exercise.

RESEARCH

Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Timothy Warner

Professor Timothy Warner is studying why some people with heart and circulatory conditions do not respond well to anti-clotting drugs that protect them from heart attacks and strokes. Atherosclerosis, when arteries become ‘furred up’ wit...

We aim to diversify the science base, develop partnerships, and leverage investment of skills and resources to accelerate progress in saving and improving lives.

Why it pays to keep active as you age – and how best to do it.

Living with a heart condition can sometimes mean giving up something you love. We have tips on how to adjust from experts and people who've been through it.

We are delighted to announce that top DJs and founders of The Gut Stuff, The Mac Twins, have joined us as ambassadors after the shock loss of their father as we celebrate our 60th year.

Corrie’s iconic theme interrupted by flatlining heartbeat and co-branded advert to raise awareness of the British Heart Foundations lifesaving research following Gail Platt's cardiac arrest