Dilated cardiomyopathy: improving care and seeking a cure
There is no cure for dilated cardiomyopathy and no treatments specifically for the condition. We’ve been funding research to change this.
Structural heart disease research achievements
BHF-funded research has helped to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with structural heart disease, including congenital heart disease, inherited heart disease and valve problems.
Inherited heart disease and heart valve problems
The quest for perfect replacement heart valves
Thousands of people in the UK have heart valve replacement each year, and many benefit from the advances that we’ve made possible.
Stopping life-threatening problems in people with Marfan syndrome
Some people with Marfan syndrome have weak blood vessels at risk of bursting. This can be fatal. We’ve been funding research to stop this.
Discovering the causes of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
BHF-funded research helped identify the faulty genes causing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and helped make genetic testing available to those affected.
Understanding the causes and risks
Discovering the causes of congenital heart disease
Around 13 babies in the UK are diagnosed with congenital heart disease daily. We’re funding research to understand why.
Improving care for patients with congenital heart disease
We’ve supported crucial breakthroughs that have improved the care for patients with congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood.
Finding children at risk of sudden cardiac death
Our research has helped develop a tool to spot the risk of sudden cardiac death in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, so it can be prevented.
Better MRI scans for children with congenital heart disease
We've funded research showing the value of MRI scans, as well as improving the scans and making them more available.