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Why does heart block occur at night, especially in athletes?University of Manchester | Dr Halina Dobrzynski
The rate and rhythm of the heartbeat changes between night and day. In particular, at night there can be long pauses between heartbeats, known as ‘heart block’. This occurs in a specialised part of the heart called the atrioventricular (AV)...
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New blood test tweak could better detect heart failure
The BHF has partnered with Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals to refine the use of a common blood test to detect heart failure in more patients as early as possible.
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Congenital heart disease and Covid-19: what you need to know
Our medical experts explain what you need to know about the Covid-19 coronavirus if you have congenital heart disease.
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Pinpointing the links between air pollution and heart damageUniversity of Manchester | Dr Holly Shiels
Short exposures to air pollution can trigger heart attacks, strokes and irregular heart rhythms, especially in people already at risk of these conditions. Evidence suggests a link between a group of air pollutants called polycyclic aromatic...
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What controls how heart muscle cells contract?Cardiff University | Dr Nia Thomas
Dr Nia Lowri Thomas and her team at Cardiff University are studying the processes that control how heart muscle cells contract during each heartbeat and what goes wrong in abnormal heart rhythms. For heart muscle cells to contract, calci...
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Could a CRT pacemaker help my heart failure?
Darrel Francis, Professor of Cardiology at Imperial College London, answers a question about whether CRT pacemakers can help heart failure patients.
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Three million pound house draw to raise funds for the BHF
We’re excited to be partnering with online charity fundraising platform Omaze to offer one lucky person the chance to win a stunning three-million-pound house in Central London and raise crucial funds to support our life saving research.
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Professor Sir Nilesh Samani receives prestigious award at world's biggest heart conference
Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, our Medical Director, has been awarded the prestigious European Society of Cardiology Gold Medal in recognition of his contribution to cardiovascular medicine. The Gold Medal, the Society’s highest honour, was presented today at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual Congress.
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Understanding the heart’s protective mechanisms to prevent heart failureKing's College London | Professor Ajay Shah
The focus of most heart failure treatments is to prevent further degeneration of the heart muscle, a process called adverse cardiac remodelling. There is, however, another type of remodelling that is good for the heart. Adaptive remodelling...
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Auction kick-off for match-worn Bale, Giroud and Hazard shirts
Football fans can get their hands on iconic pieces of sports history by bidding on shirts worn by three of the European Championship’s standout stars: Gareth Bale, Olivier Giroud, and Eden Hazard.