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Royal Veterinary College, University of London | Professor Gurtej K Dhoot

Professor Gurtej Dhoot is working out how two enzymes called Sulf1 and Sulf2 are involved in forming new blood vessels to repair damaged heart muscle. The heart pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients around the body but also needs i...

The BHF-PROTECT-TAVI trial tested whether a cerebral embolic protection device can help prevent stroke after transcatheter aortic valve implantation

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University of Manchester | Professor Mark R Boyett

Professor Mark Boyett wants to find out if the day-night cycle affects heart rhythm. A healthy heart steadily pumps blood around the body. An abnormal heart rhythm that is irregular, or is too fast or too slow is called an arrhythmia. I...

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University of Oxford | Professor Charalambos Antoniades

Adipose tissue is not just an inert collection of fat cells found on our legs and stomach. Adipose tissue also surrounds our blood vessels and it’s now known that it secretes proteins, called adipokines, which have biological effects. One o...

An AI-enabled stethoscope can help doctors pick up three heart conditions in just 15 seconds, according to the results of a real-world trial part-funded by us and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Madrid.

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University College London | Professor Andrew Taylor

In the UK, 12 babies a day are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, a condition or defect that develops in the womb before a baby is born. The defects seen in babies’ hearts are numerous, complex and often unique. It is now possible to...

Olympic silver medallist, Roger Black, shares his journey from being diagnosed with heart disease to earning one of world’s greatest sporting accolades

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Kenta Yashiro

Abnormalities in the development of the heart and circulatory system are the most common defects that can be present at birth. Babies born with congenital heart disease may need to have operations throughout their lives in order to repair t...

We've joined forces with the family of Miles Frost, who died age 31 of an undiagnosed heart condition. The Miles Frost Fund will help to fund a genetic test for families at risk of the inherited condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.