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Standing with our BHF research community
Coronavirus (Covid-19) is an unprecedented pandemic that has shaken the world. As the situation evolves, we are mobilising our research community to join the fight against Covid-19.
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RESEARCH
Understanding long-term effects of heart surgery in childrenUniversity College London | Dr Katherine Brown
Today, many more children born in the UK with complex heart defects have surgery, survive and get to go home than would have done decades ago. But little is known about what happens to these children as they grow up – about their long...
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5 top tips for staying healthy on holiday
Is it possible to resist holiday temptations without sacrificing enjoyment? Discover the secrets to a heart-healthy holiday with our 5 expert tips.
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How long does it take to lower cholesterol?
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse Ruth Goss explains that although lowering cholesterol isn't an overnight fix, with a a few lifestyle tweaks alongside taking your prescribed medication, you could see results within a 2 to 3 weeks.
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New long lasting artificial valve could benefit heart patients
Scientists funded by the British Heart Foundation at the University of Bristol and University of Cambridge have created a new heart valve with potentially greater benefits than current artificial valves.
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Can KCNE1 influence the heart’s electrical activity in long-QT syndrome?University of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox
Professor Jules Hancox and colleagues at the University of Bristol will investigate how a small protein called KCNE1 can influence the electrical activity of the heart. The KCNE1 protein interacts with potassium ion channels called hERGs wh...
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Boosting the long-term effectiveness of heart cell therapyUniversity of Manchester | Dr Delvac Oceandy
Adult heart cells have a limited ability to regenerate and are often replaced with scar tissue after damage such as a heart attack. This affects the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body and can eventually lead to heart failure. A...
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Leading charity CEOs warn of damage to research caused by Covid-19 pandemic
The pace of discovering life saving treatments is being threatened by the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on charities, we are warning today in a comment for a leading scientific journal.
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5 simple ways to improve low mood
We all have ups and downs, but it’s how we respond that counts. Here are 5 small things you can do to boost your mood in less than 5 minutes.