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Learn more about heart valve disease and the latest approaches to surgery. Discover what valve surgery involves, its pros and cons, new techniques and more.

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse Regina Giblin explains ‘intermittent claudication’, the medical term for pain in the legs when walking. It is a sign of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

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St George's, University of London | Professor Sanjay Sharma

Coronary artery disease is the build-up of fatty material, also called atherosclerosis, in the vessels that supply the heart with blood. Some athletes, usually considered at low-risk for heart disease, can still develop more coronary artery...

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University of Oxford | Professor Vanessa Ferreira

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels feeding the heart muscle. Parts of the heart that receive poor blood supply may still be alive, and it is important to identify these parts of the heart because the...

Barbecue food doesn't have to be bad for you. Follow our 5 tips for a healthier barbecue and you’ll find that making quick, tasty and healthy choices is easy to do.

Large study we helped to fund shows that statins reduce cardiovascular risk in women

Meet the scientists and clinicians from 3 different continents who have come together to find a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases.

New research has suggested that going to sleep between 10pm and 11pm could be best for your heart. What does this mean for you? Our experts explain. 

Being active can help you prepare for surgery and improve your recovery. Rachael Healy puts common questions to two experts.

Heart failure is a condition where your heart can’t pump blood around your body as well as it should. It doesn’t mean your heart has stopped working but you may need support to help it work better.