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BHF-funded research into haemostasis and thrombosis has helped us to learn more about our circulatory system. Discover the impact this research has had.

When Stuart's child had a cardiac arrest, it was the last thing he thought would happen. Stuart talks about that day and his work as a defibrillator Guardian.

BHF research is shedding more light on how fats in your blood could affect your health. Our animation explains Dr Alan Stewart's research.

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Imperial College London | Dr Josefin Ahnstrom

Blood clotting is regulated by several different pathways, including a pathway that involves a protein called activated protein C, which prevents clotting. To work properly protein C relies on a partner, protein S. People who lack or have a...

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St George's, University of London | Professor Iain Greenwood

Professor Iain Greenwood and colleagues from St George’s, University of London, have been awarded a 3-year grant to establish how a specific fat molecule in cell walls called phosphatidyl 4, 5 bisphosphate (PIP2) controls the diameter of ar...

Our report found that investment into medical research by the third sector plays a vital role in not just the health of the nation, but also the health of the economy.

Darllenwch adroddiad y Grŵp Trawsbleidiol ar Ymchwil Feddygol i adolygiad yr Athro Graeme Reid o ymchwil ac arloesedd a ariennir gan y Llywodraeth yng Nghymru.

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University of Bristol | Professor Paolo Madeddu

Diabetes is a serious and common condition that occurs when there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood because the body can’t use it or store it properly. Diabetes can damage the arteries and veins that supply blood to our legs. This ca...

How Excess Treatment Costs are paid in England

The BHF considers funding requests to support meetings and events in the UK related to cardiovascular disease.