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There are 3447 result(s) for coronary disease mortality
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Clinical trials by type of research
We are currently supporting 46 clinical trials worth around £40m. They provide crucial evidence that diagnostic tests or treatments are safe and effective.
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Our research highlights of 2024
Each discovery we fund helps take us a step closer to beating heartbreak forever. Here we take a look back at some of our research breakthroughs of 2024.
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New blood test tweak could better detect heart failure
The BHF has partnered with Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals to refine the use of a common blood test to detect heart failure in more patients as early as possible.
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I just didn’t know what was going to happen
Read about the story of Hannah Farrands who featured on the Text Santa Live show
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AI detects life-threatening blood vessel inflammation from Covid-19 variants
New artificial intelligence technology to scan for heightened blood vessel inflammation can calculate a person’s risk of death from Covid-19 and Covid-19 variants. The technology could be used to tailor their treatment and give them the best chance of recovery according to new research we've funded and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.
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Blood pressure drugs could protect against type 2 diabetes
Lowering high blood pressure is an effective way to reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future, according to research we've funded and published in The Lancet.
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RESEARCH
Understanding why blood vessels harden as we ageKing's College London | Professor Catherine Shanahan
Professor Catherine Shanahan at King’s College London is studying why, as we age, our arteries accumulate bone-like deposits and harden. This hardening increases our risk of developing high blood pressure or having a heart attack or stroke....
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Rob's story
Two years ago Rob, 54, suffered a severe heart attack after a day at work.
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RESEARCH
Characterising the role of factor XII in blood clottingUniversity of Aberdeen | Dr Nicola Mutch
Factor XII is a protein that is involved with blood clotting. Unusually, it seems to participate in life threatening blood clot formation (thrombosis), but people who lack factor XII do not have excess bleeding. Consequently, scientists are...
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A novel blood filter to prevent potential side effects during heart and lung surgeryImperial College London | Dr Gregory Quinlan
During heart surgery, it is common for blood to be re-routed around the heart temporarily so delicate surgery can be carried out on the heart itself. The blood is re-routed through cardio-pulmonary bypass, also known as a heart-lung machine...