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Can aspirin and fish oil supplements protect people with diabetes from heart disease?University of Oxford | Professor Jane Armitage
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. ASCEND is a clinical trial which started in 2004. The study aimed to find out whether a daily aspirin tablet and/or a fish oil capsule could help to prevent peopl...
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Daily beetroot juice could help people with common heart condition
A regular glass of beetroot juice can reduce signs of inflammation in blood vessels that are known to be increased in people with coronary heart disease, according to new research we've funded and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
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A clinical trial of iron supplementation for people with heart failureUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Paul R Kalra
Iron is needed for many processes in our bodies to work, including enabling our muscles to function correctly. People with heart failure frequently have low iron levels, which worsens their symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, their...
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How do blood vessels become hardened with calcium?King's College London | Professor Catherine Shanahan
Supervised by Professor Catherine Shanahan, this PhD student is studying a process called vascular calcification, when arteries stiffen and harden. This can lead to heart attacks and high blood pressure. During calcification, blood vessel m...
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6 reliable ways to boost your energy levels
Discover reliable ways to boost your energy levels when living with a heart condition with these 6 lifestyle changes.
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Why do people with coronary heart disease develop subsequent heart problems?University College London | Dr Riyaz Patel
Millions of people in the UK are living with coronary heart disease. Many of these people will unfortunately go on to have more heart problems, such as heart attack, heart failure and heart rhythm disturbance (arrhythmia). While we know muc...
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Message from our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths
Our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, shares a message to our supporters in regards to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.
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Joint funding with the National Institute for Health Research
The BHF co-funds clinical trials with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Can I get financial support or benefits if I have a heart condition?
If you have a heart or circulatory condition, you may be entitled to benefits to help with living costs, prescriptions, or transport to appointments. Find out more.
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Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with BHF Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with the BHF's first ever Lifetime Achievement Award at the charity's Heart Hero Awards