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We gained a valuable insight into patients’ experiences of cardiac rehabilitation, how COVID-19 affected its delivery, and consider what improvements can be made to these services.

Latest NHS England figures published today show that cardiac waiting lists rose to 419,039 at the end of April 2024 in England – an increase of 4,443 on the previous month. This is the highest total on record.

An article in a national newspaper has criticised a number of UK charities, including the BHF, for not spending enough income on charitable activities. We believe the article gives a distorted view of how we spend your donations, which help fund over half of heart research at UK universities. Read our full response to the story here.

EVENT

Date

16 - 17 May 2026

Location

Corfe Castle - Bridport

Walk or run the spectacular World Heritage coastline.

RESEARCH

University of Leicester | Professor Anthony Gershlick

Total blockage of a coronary artery, or chronic total occlusion (CTO), causes painful angina. Around 30 per cent of people with CTO cannot be adequately treated by current therapy. Professor Anthony Gershlick from the University of Leiceste...

Recent media reports suggest a new study has found stimulating the vagus nerve can increase your VO2 max and improve your ability to exercise. But is it true? Read our verdict

Find out whether drinking cow’s milk can really increase the risk of heart disease in women.

Find out how science will help improve treatment for chest pain with world-leading expert Dr Rasha Al-Lamee.

SHOPS & SERVICES

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Brits are eating the same amount of salt each week as are in 155 packets of crisps, our new analysis reveals. We're calling for urgent Government action to reduce the amount of salt in our food.