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New Head of BHF Scotland appointed
David previously led our policy and public affairs teams in the devolved nations and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
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RESEARCH
What can the properties of blood clots tell us about the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation?University of Sheffield | Professor Robert Storey
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. It can cause a stroke because of blood clots forming in the heart and travelling to the brain. A protein called fibrin is a major component of blood clots...
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Face to face fundraising
Face to face fundraising is a cost effective way for the BHF to secure a reliable source of income to help us raise money to fund our life saving research.
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BHF teams up with Microsoft to create stronger supporter relationships
We have teamed up with Microsoft to provide more personalised experiences to our supporters, volunteers, and customers, with the aim of increasing more support for our life saving science.
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RESEARCH
What controls platelet secretion in blood clotting?University of Sheffield | Professor Martina E Daly
When blood vessels are injured, cells called platelets gather at the site of injury, forming a clot to stop excessive bleeding. At the injury site, platelets release a mixture of proteins and small molecules that activate more platelets – a...
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Controlling inflammation that arises in atherosclerosis and after a stentHeriot Watt University, Edinburgh | Professor Stephen Yarwood
Dr Stephen Yarwood is studying ways to combat chronic inflammation, a key part of heart and circulatory disease. In conditions like atherosclerosis, when blood vessels narrow with fatty plaques, chronic inflammation causes excessive leakine...
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The role of the KCNJ5 potassium channel in blood pressure controlUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Kevin O'Shaughnessy
Up to 10% of people with high blood pressure (hypertension) have an excess of a hormone called aldosterone. Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal gland and conserves salt in the body, thereby controlling blood pressure. In some people with...
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Air pollution in worst hit areas as deadly as smoking over 150 cigarettes each year
People living in areas of the country that are worst affected by air pollution have an increased risk of death that is on average the equivalent to smoking over 150 cigarettes a year.
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Temporary closure of our shops across all four nations of the UK
British Heart Foundation shops are now closed in Tier 4 parts of England and across Wales and will continue to close on Christmas Eve in Northern Ireland, Scotland and areas in England entering Tier 4 on Boxing Day, in line with Government restrictions around non-essential retail
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Jack Wilshere's Invitational Golf Day raises over £140,000
Former Arsenal and England midfielder, Jack Wilshere, swapped the pitch for the green as he hosted an exclusive Invitational Golf Day in support of us in partnership with Every Minute Matters by Sky Bet. The star-studded day raised an incredible £140,000 to support our lifesaving research.