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Patients with kidney failure at ‘unacceptably’ high risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
People with kidney failure are many times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than the general population and have a higher risk of dying as a result, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) published today in the European Heart Journal.
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Remotely monitoring patients after a heart attack cuts hospital readmissions and improves outcomes
Remote monitoring for patients who have recently had a heart attack reduces A&E attendance and prevents readmissions to hospital, according to research funded by us.
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Simple neck scan could detect men at risk of heart failure
A simple neck scan can identify men with double the risk of heart failure, according to research part-funded by us and led by University College London.
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Number of people with stroke-inducing heart condition at all-time high
The number of people living with atrial fibrillation – a dangerous heart rhythm condition and a major cause of stroke – has increased by 72 per cent in England over the last two decades, according to research we've funded.
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Four BHF research projects that might surprise you
In terms of what the British Heart Foundation funds, the clue is in the name, but there’s more to us than just the heart. Our research delves into all sorts of diseases. Here are a few new projects we’re excited to watch unfold.
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Our Executive Group
Meet the British Heart Foundation's Chief Executive - along with the the rest of the British Heart Foundation's Executive Group members.
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RESEARCH
A new high-tech heart scan can improve treatments for people with heart diseasesImperial College London | Professor Dudley Pennell
In healthy hearts, the muscle cells are long and thin, and are tightly packed with their neighbours in an ordered pattern. This means that water molecules can travel more easily along the cells than across them. Professor Pennell and his te...
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BHF Research Professorships
BHF professorships are awarded to individuals with outstanding cardiovascular research leadership qualities. Read for more information on the entry requirements, award duration, what's included in the award and how to apply.