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Young people who have a sudden cardiac arrest should be offered an MRI scan of the heart called cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to diagnose the underlying cause, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference.

Dr Charmaine Griffiths, our Chief Executive, has today been conferred an honorary degree by Cranfield University.

As the seasons change, schools return, and we introduce a new Prime Minister, September is a time to welcome fresh starts. This autumn, we are encouraging people everywhere to take on our Declutter challenge by donating preloved items and help fund lifesaving research.

Professor Ziad Mallat is one of the world’s leading researchers in atherosclerosis and aneurysm.

British Heart Foundation is contributing to the MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity) initiative to help develop guidance for researchers about how to consider sex and gender in research.

Here is a list and an explanation of the reports you should submit to the British Heart Foundation describing the progress of your research as a condition of a grant award.

Computerised tomography (CT) scanning can be useful to help diagnose heart problems and how severe they are.

Can different light levels at different times of day affect metabolism and blood sugar levels? We explain the science.

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What are normal blood sugar levels? 4 to 5.4 mmol/L when fasting and up to 7.8 mmol/L 2 hours after eating. Find out more from BHF Professor Mark Kearney.