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RESEARCH
A clinical trial asking how long people should take anti-platelet drugs for after a heart attackUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor David Newby
In the weeks and months after having a heart attack people are at high risk of having another heart attack. To combat this risk, doctors prescribe two anti-platelet medicines – commonly known as ‘blood-thinning’ drugs. However, these treatm...
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Finding cures for vascular dementia
Vascular dementia kills around 15,000 people in the UK every year. This is why we desperately need more research.
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England stores temporarily closing for four weeks
We are temporarily closing our BHF England charity shops for a four week period from Thursday 5th November, in line with Government guidance. You can still donate via our freepost service or shop online with us to help fund our life saving heart research.
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What does the Men’s Health Strategy mean for male heart health?
The UK Government’s inaugural Men’s Health Strategy for England was announced yesterday, on International Men’s Day 2025. The landmark strategy aims to help tackle health challenges faced by men and boys – including cardiovascular disease.
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10 tips for taking up tennis
Inspired by Wimbledon? We explain how you can get started with tennis - it's more accessible than you might think and will help keep your heart healthy too.
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Finding out which chemical signals are required for stem cell repair of blood vessels in the heartUniversity of Leeds | Dr Andrew Smith
When the heart becomes damaged – for example, after a heart attack – this reduces the blood supply to the muscle cells which contract to pump blood around the body. Over time, this reduces the heart’s ability to pump. This is known as heart...
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Statins for people who have migraines with aura
Our medical director responds to an article suggesting that statins should be prescribed for migraine patients with aura
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New research could advance treatments for people living with damaged hearts
Research at the University of Cambridge could find an effective therapy for people living with heart failure.
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RESEARCH
On the quest for treatments for dangerous aortic aneurysms in Marfan syndromeUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Sanjay Sinha
Marfan syndrome is an inherited condition that causes problems with the body’s connective tissue. It is caused by faults in a particular gene, and is therefore passed down through families. The most severe consequence of Marfan syndrome is ...
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Equipping scientists with state-of-the-art technology for analysis of small molecules in heart and circulatory diseasesCardiff University | Professor Valerie O'Donnell
It is essential for scientists studying heart and circulatory diseases to be able to quickly and comprehensively analyse all the different types of fats (known as lipids) in a sample of blood or tissue. The most effective technology for doi...