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Cardiology waiting times in Scotland are highest level on record
We are calling for a greater focus, investment, and support into cardiac services in Scotland.
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Proposed ban on online junk food adverts is ‘big step forward’
Today we welcome a proposed ban on online junk food advertisements as a “big step forward” towards creating a healthier environment.
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ACE inhibitors and ARBs do not make coronavirus worse
Drugs commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure do not worsen coronavirus (Covid-19) disease, according to research the BHF part-funded.
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Can microplastics in blood vessels raise the risk of heart attack and stroke?
Recent headlines have claimed that tiny pieces of plastic in blood vessels may increase the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. But is it true?
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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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How a protein called Epac controls blood vessel diameterUniversity of Liverpool | Professor Caroline Dart
Dr Caroline Dart and colleagues at the University of Liverpool are studying how a protein called Epac controls blood vessel diameter. Blood vessels constantly change their diameter to match blood flow to the oxygen needs of tissues. These a...
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Determining why anticlotting drugs don’t work well in some peopleQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Timothy Warner
Professor Timothy Warner is studying why some people with heart and circulatory conditions do not respond well to anti-clotting drugs that protect them from heart attacks and strokes. Atherosclerosis, when arteries become ‘furred up’ wit...
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Is premature birth a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?Imperial College London | Professor Neena Modi
Thousands of babies are born more than two months early each year in the UK, and thanks to modern medicine, over 90% will survive. Research suggests they may be more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of obesity, h...
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How fat cells damage blood vesselsCardiff Metropolitan University | Professor Philip E James
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease because being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes. In this project, Dr Philip James and colleagues will examine how fat cells ca...
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Do anti-platelet drugs keep the small blood vessels in the heart free of blood clots?University of Birmingham | Dr Neena Kalia
A heart attack happens when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery – a blood vessel supplying the heart muscle with blood. A stent is usually inserted into the affected artery to allow blood flow to be restored (reperfusion). Two drugs ar...