Finding out the best ways to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 people in the UK. We’ve been funding research to find out the best ways to treat high blood pressure.
High blood pressure research achievements
High blood pressure has long been recognised as a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. BHF-funded research has helped doctors around the world improve treatment for high blood pressure and has furthered our understanding of other related conditions like stroke, pre-eclampsia and septic shock.
Controlling blood pressure
Stopping the damage caused by stroke
Strokes cause around 35,000 deaths a year in the UK. We’ve been funding research to prevent strokes and improve treatment and recovery after a stroke.
Preventing pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia affects up to 1 in 25 pregnancies in the UK and can be serious. We’re researching its causes to better prevent it.
Understanding the causes of vascular dementia
We’ve been funding research to understand the causes of vascular dementia to better prevent and treat it.
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Our research achievements
Over the past 6 decades, BHF has supported important breakthroughs in our journey to power science to save lives.
Our research impact reports
BHF is the biggest independent funder of heart and circulatory research in the UK. Discover the impact of our research and see how we save lives.
Our research projects
We've made incredible progress tackling cardiovascular diseases, thanks to the work of BHF researchers. Learn more about the research we’re funding.