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A five-year study at the University of Leeds, involving our researchers, has found a daily dose of vitamin D improves heart function in people with chronic heart failure. Further studies are now needed before the supplement is given widely to patients.

Our expert answers a question from a heart failure patient about the benefits of taking iron supplements.

Data and statistics from National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation (NACR) 2019 looking at quality of rehab services in England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Over a million people in the UK have a heart rhythm problem. Our research gives people with heart rhythm disorders the best chance of living longer, healthier lives.

Your mental health can affect your heart health, and vice versa. Our research is helping to understand why, and test new treatments for people with heart and circulatory diseases.

Former England and Arsenal footballer Jack Wilshere is joining forces with us to raise awareness of heart conditions after his daughter underwent lifesaving surgery.

New research reveals eight in 10 people in the UK are looking for a new lease of life, according to our latest survey.

BHF-funded research highlights the importance of managing blood pressure throughout our lifetimes.

Many people with heart failure also lack iron. IRONMAN tested whether iron infusions can improve symptoms.

RESEARCH

University of Leicester | Professor Sally Singh

Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body to keep a person fit and well. Symptoms include shortness of breath, tiredness, leg swelling, and difficulty being active. Heart failure is a lifelong conditi...