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Heart and circulatory diseases are often diseases of inequality, and many groups are currently under-served by cardiovascular research. Amending our research funding application forms to help encourage inclusive research design is one step that BHF is making towards tackling these inequalities.

Each year we invest around £100 million each year in research into heart and circulatory diseases. We work on policy to ensure the research environment is protected and can thrive.

Research we've funded has found that self-monitoring blood pressure after giving birth could help to cut new mothers’ risk of future heart disease and strokes.

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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.

This award recognises individuals, groups or organisations that have made a significant and lasting impact in supporting BHF and its mission to fight cardiovascular disease.

RESEARCH

St George's, University of London | Dr Pia Ostergaard

Foetal hydrops is a rare but very serious condition in which an unborn baby accumulates excessive fluid within their body. Six out of ten babies with foetal hydrops die, and those that survive often have very severe complications. There are...

The XILO-FIST trial looked at whether the gout medication allopurinol could help people recover from a stroke or transient ischaemic attack.

We have responded to the Health and Social Care Secretary’s new plan for patients, calling for urgent action to address severe NHS staff shortages in cardiac care.

Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study led by researchers at Imperial College London and published in the European Heart Journal on the 31st January.