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University of Oxford | Professor Paul Leeson

Previous studies have shown that being born prematurely can increase your risk of high blood pressure and stroke in adult life. Professor Paul Leeson and colleagues are using sophisticated imaging techniques to analyse the blood vessels in ...

A heart transplant is when a damaged or failing heart is replaced by a healthy human heart from a donor. If you have heart failure and medical treatments aren't working, a transplant might be recommended to you.

New research we're funding in Wales could lead to better outcomes for patients in the future. Dr Harry Ahmed is a GP from Rhondda Cynon Taf and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Epidemiology at Cardiff University's School of Medicine. He's investigating if there’s a link between patients having urinary tract infections (UTIs) and suffering a heart attack or stroke.

The BHF is now delivering cardiac rehab at home to help people who cannot attend their usual classes right now.

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University of Glasgow | Professor Godfrey L Smith

Researchers in Glasgow are studying why, after heart attack, electrical conduction through the heart changes. When the heart beats, all of its cells must contract in coordinated fashion. To make this happen, an electrical signal spreads ra...

This page describes what an echocardiogram (or echo) is, what happens during an echo and the different types of echo test that you might have.

Find out how active listening can help you support a loved one dealing with a health problem with NHS Clinical Psychologist Dr Katie Murray (PhD).

After Javed Hussain, from London, had his first heart attack in 2016, he thought his life was over. However, his second heart attack gave him a new lease on life.

The number of people being admitted to hospital due to heart failure has risen by a third in the last five years, according to a new analysis by the British Heart Foundation.

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University of Oxford | Professor Damian Tyler

Heart failure is a debilitating condition and can cause breathlessness, making it almost impossible for patients to do even simple exercise such as walking up stairs. During heart failure, changes occur in heart muscle. BHF-funded scient...