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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.

We have announced a £10 million Cardiovascular Grand Challenge research funding competition to accelerate breakthroughs for people with cardiovascular disease

Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, according to research we've funded and published in Circulation.

We investigate claims that seed oils like sunflower, rapeseed and soyabean high in omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Discover BHF’s verdict.

BHF Chair of Cardiac Surgery, Professor Gianni Angelini and his team highlight problems encountered in surgery, research them in the lab, and apply solutions.

Lipoprotein (a) or Lp(a) is a type of lipoprotein made by your liver. Lp(a) helps carry fats around your body. But having high levels of Lp(a) can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack or stroke.

Over 800,000 people in Scotland are currently living with cardiovascular disease. But with the public’s support, we can give more hearts a fighting chance.

Over 400,000 people in Wales are currently living with cardiovascular disease. But with the public’s support, we can give more hearts a fighting chance.

There is fresh hope for hundreds of thousands of people in the UK with the potentially deadly heart condition dilated cardiomyopathy, as the British Heart Foundation announces it has invested over £2 million into the largest ever study of the poorly-understood disease.