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At least 12,000 fewer heart operations than expected took place in England in the year to November 2020, our analysis reveals. This is just the tip of the iceberg, with a hidden, larger, backlog of care left unaccounted for.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Dr Thomas Nightingale

A BHF-funded team based in London are studying how to prevent harmful blood clotting without preventing helpful clots. The body’s response to injury needs to be rapid to prevent blood loss and minimise the chance of infection. Cells that l...

The REACT trial tested different ways of treating people experiencing a heart attack if 'clot-busters' don't work.

A new treatment for heart failure is a step closer after a study has found that a part of our immune system once thought to prevent organ damage is actually a leading cause of scarring and heart failure.

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University of Bristol | Dr Danielle Paul

For our hearts to beat and pump blood around the body, heart muscle needs to contract. Under the microscope, we can see that heart muscle is made up of two sets of filaments – thin and thick – which are made from several different proteins....

Researchers at the University of Leicester have been awarded £320,000 to study the best treatment for wake-up stroke patients. The clinical study will involve 200 patients from at least 10 UK hospitals.

Ever wondered why heart and kidney diseases happen at the same time? A consultant cardiologist talks about how our vital organs interact.

BHF and PureGym announce a three-year partnership which aims to raise £5 million for research into heart and circulatory diseases whilst making a genuine difference to the health of the nation, both today and in the future.

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University College London | Dr Catherine Roberts

Our vital organs require constant nourishment with oxygen and nutrients via their blood supply. The heart’s blood supply is delivered through the coronary arteries, and if one of these becomes blocked in coronary artery disease, it causes a...