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Allison Lawson had a heart attack aged 51 caused by a rare condition called SCAD - spontaneous coronary artery dissection – which is caused by a tear in a blood vessel carrying blood to the heart.

Leaders from the NIHR-BHF Framework have approved seven new UK Covid-19 projects.

Many people with high blood pressure feel fine, so it's important to get your blood pressure checked regularly. Find out more about symptoms and treatment.

Delving behind the headlines: What is cholesterol? Why is it bad? Do statins actually work? We explore the science behind the news stories to find the answers

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University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem

Blood platelets are cells that become sticky and clump together to form blood clots to stop us from bleeding after injury. However, platelets can also form dangerous blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. We know that peopl...

Explore the data in this report that examines the link between deprivation and cardiovascular disease in Wales (Welsh language).

If you have a heart or circulatory condition, you may be entitled to benefits to help with living costs, prescriptions, or transport to appointments. Find out more.

Try these 7 safe and low intensity exercises to improve your fitness, including star jumps, towel slams and front kicks, from cardiac rehab expert Hara Markos.

Our medical experts explain what you need to know about the Covid-19 coronavirus if you have congenital heart disease.

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King's College London | Professor Catherine Shanahan

Blood vessels must be able to stretch and contract to maintain blood pressure. However, in some people, especially the elderly and people with kidney failure, the blood vessels can become filled with calcium deposits that make them rigid li...