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University of Edinburgh | Professor David Newby

Nearly 9 out of 10 heart valve replacements use valves made from human or animal tissue (bioprosthetic valves). However, these valves do not last for ever and can fail. Recent evidence has suggested that a major contributor to early failure...

Ebstein's anomaly is a problem with your tricuspid valve which helps to control the blood flow in right side of your heart.

Throughout April we will be speaking to some of our inspirational volunteers who have dedicated their time to the fight for every heartbeat - we start with Luke Cameron, Nicest Man in Britain.

Our guide to planning a coffee morning or tea party fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation. Get free materials and raise money for lifesaving research.

We look at the link between myocarditis and Covid-19 vaccines

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Julie Ward, explains which over-the-counter hay fever medications are safe to use if you have heart disease or high blood pressure.

Heart valve disease is when one or more of your heart valves do not work like they should. This can affect your blood flow and put extra strain on your heart.

Warfarin has been the drug of choice in preventing blood clots which can cause strokes but other types of anticoagulants called DOACs are also widely used.

RESEARCH

University of Aberdeen | Professor Graeme Nixon

To ensure the maximum volume of blood is pumped around the body, blood must flow in one direction. This one-way flow is controlled by heart valves, which have to be strong and flexible to do their job. As we age, the valve that stops the ba...

Professor Peter Sever explores the link between statins and fatigue and explains why research suggests that statins do not cause insomnia in most people.