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Anti-inflammatory drug could reduce future heart attack risk

A cancer drug that unlocks the anti-inflammatory power of the immune system could help to reduce the risk of future heart attacks, according to research we've part funded presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in London.

Football legend Graeme Souness urges fans to learn lifesaving CPR

Football legend Graeme Souness is calling on fans across the country to unite in a campaign to learn lifesaving CPR – that could be a game changer for survival rates. The former Liverpool FC captain is joining forces with the BHF to help save more lives from out of hospital cardiac arrest.

BHF launches new virtual game 'Rogue Agent' to beat the boredom and raise vital funds

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is encouraging people to get together virtually to support our vital work this summer with a new virtual game, Rogue Agent in association with Escape Live. With social distancing still in place and many people unable to see friends and family in person, we have teamed up with Escape Live to make the virtual game available between 26th June and 18th September. Up to six players can play from a single location or from various locations around the world.

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Research excellence at the University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Professor Rhian Touyz

The University of Glasgow has received nearly £3 million over the next five years to establish a BHF Centre of Research Excellence in Vascular Science and Medicine led by new BHF professor Rhian Touyz. In 2008, the BHF began a £34 millio...

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How does a common genetic cause of Brugada syndrome take effect?

University of Cambridge | Dr Antony Jackson

BHF-funded researchers in Cambridge are investigating the molecular biology underlying Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is a dangerous inherited heart condition that can cause sudden death. About 30 per cent of cases are caused by abnorm...

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How to encourage people to take their blood pressure tablets

University of Manchester | Professor Maciej Tomaszewski

Professor Maciej Tomaszewski at the University of Manchester wants to find out if a simple, five step intervention can encourage people to take their blood pressure medication properly. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects near...