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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA): what is a mini stroke?
You may have heard of a mini stroke or 'TIA', but what exactly is it? We speak to an expert to find out.
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Classification of research
How to classify your proposed research and areas of expertise using both the UK Clinical Research Collaboration body standard codes and BHF specific research classification.
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Making cardiovascular care a local priority
We want to understand the challenges and find opportunities to support England’s health system. Learn how BHF can support your service care delivery to help improve care for patients with cardiovascular disease.
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Symptoms of depression linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke
People who experience symptoms of depression are more likely to go on to develop heart disease or suffer a stroke than those who report good mental health.
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Obesity linked to damaging changes in failing hearts
Obesity is linked to changes in the structure and pumping action of the heart before it develops heart failure, according to research we've funded and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
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Time for a new focus on heart disease in Scotland
As National Heart Month begins, we are calling for a new focus on heart disease in Scotland, underpinned by the required investment.
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Tackling health inequalities essential to driving improvements in cardiovascular disease, says new report
The report, which is the first produced by us on health inequalities, takes three lenses on the issue: deprivation, sex and ethnicity. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Bridging Hearts illustrates the complex and varied reasons why cardiovascular health drives inequalities in the UK.
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New risk calculator to help save many more lives from heart attack and stroke
A new risk calculator, developed by BHF funded researchers, will help to improve predictions of people most at risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. The risk calculator is ready for use across Europe, and could help to save many lives.
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£70m awarded to transform potential of UK health data
We’re among nine organisations who together are awarding more than £70 million funding to Health Data UK (HDR UK) for the next five years.
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How can a healthy gut improve your heart health?
A healthy diet can reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease, improve your gut health and stop you gaining weight, reducing your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.