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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...

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University of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan

The ability of heart cells to sense stretching is essential for normal heart function, and allows the heart to pump more blood when it is needed, like during exercise. When cells are stretched too much and too often, the heart can change an...

Disjointed and unequal care, likely exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, is leading to more people dying with heart failure, according to our new report.

A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body. Although it's sometimes mistaken for a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is different.

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty material (atheroma) inside your arteries. It’s a potentially serious condition that causes most heart attacks and strokes but often goes unnoticed.

A heart murmur is an unexpected or unusual sound in your heart. It is usually harmless, but sometimes relates to a problem with your heart.

A pacemaker is a small device that can treat some abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Find out what it looks like, how it works and how it's fitted.

We share expert tips to help you sleep better, from winding down to sticking to a bedtime routine.

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Regina Giblin, offers tips on what to ask during an NHS or private appointment with your GP, nurse or cardiologist, so you know what’s normal, what’s urgent and how to be proactive.

Find out what these people have learned from living with a heart condition and what tips they’d give to others