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Researchers have found that a simple blood test could be used to screen certain patients for a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Queen Mary, University of London | Dr Rebecca Charles

Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (known as EETs) are naturally occurring molecules that play a protective role against heart and circulatory diseases, by reducing blood pressure, inflammation and atherosclerosis. However, EETs are broken down by a...

New research at the University of Leicester will determine if giving dialysis to kidney failure patients overnight, for an extended period of time, will reduce the damage to their heart.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Prof David Attwell as the Centre Director for the groundbreaking new BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. With a distinguished career spanning decades and a wealth of expertise in neuroscience and physiology, Prof Attwell brings unparalleled leadership and vision to this pivotal role.

Read more about living with heart failure, including managing symptoms, medicine side effects and relationships.

Child or baby CPR in 5 steps. Learn how to do CPR on a baby or child using rescue breaths and chest compressions | BHF

The heart care waiting list rose again in England, bucking the trend of overall waiting lists declining.

Over a million people in the UK have a heart rhythm problem. Our research gives people with heart rhythm disorders the best chance of living longer, healthier lives.

Regular cannabis use could cause structural changes to the heart which is a precursor to heart failure, a new study suggests.

How does the cold affect your heart health? And what can you do to stay warm and healthy?