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  • TAVI (Transcatheter aortic valve implantation)

    Trusted info from the British Heart Foundation on what is TAVI and whether TAVI is the right procedure for you. Plus, tips for preparing for and recovering from TAVI.

  • RESEARCH

    Do our behaviours as young adults affect our long term heart disease risk?

    University College London | Professor Alun Hughes

    Professor Alun Hughes is studying how events in early adulthood influence our risk of heart and circulatory disease and diabetes in later life. We already know that events in the womb and in childhood influence our likelihood of developi...

  • RESEARCH

    The role of iron in pulmonary arterial hypertension

    Imperial College London | Professor Martin Wilkins

    Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but fatal disorder of high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs, causing breathlessness and swelling of the feet or ankles. In PAH the arteries become narrowed, are less able t...

  • Meet the researchers

    Get to know our BHF funded researchers, from PhD students to intermediate and senior basic science and clinical research fellows.

  • Margarine vs. butter: which is healthier?

    Find out if butter or margarine is healthier, with BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker.

  • Heart surgery

    Heart surgery can help repair problems with your heart. Heart surgery means a surgeon will operate on your heart to fix it. This can help improve any symptoms you have and help you to live a longer life.  

  • Accepting your changing body after a heart event

    Having a heart condition can affect how you feel about your body. Two people share their experience of adjusting to changes in their appearance.

  • Angina medication: Questions about nitrates answered

    Nitrates are a tried-and-tested treatment for angina, but it's important to be informed about their usage and potential side effects.

  • Socialising could reverse frailty in older people

    Socialising could reverse frailty in older people

  • New year, new you: maintaining a healthy weight

    We all make New Year's resolutions. "This year, I will read more books. I will go on more adventures. I will be kinder to myself and others. This year, I will be healthier." It's often easier said than done but maintaining a healthy weight can help you have a healthy heart.