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   What is the British Heart Foundation?

   • The British Heart Foundation was founded in 1961 by a group from the queen's medical professionals who were concerned about the increasing death rate from cardiovascular disease. They wanted to fund extra research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and circulatory diseases.

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   What does BHF do?

   • We fund over £100 million of lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases each year. We support you when you need us most. And we campaign for a healthier world. From 3D-printed hearts to regenerative medicine, BHF-funded research is behind many of the advances keeping hearts beating.

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   Why should you donate to British Heart Foundation?

   • You are our heroes. Whether you're donating money and items, fundraising or volunteering your time, it's your support that helps fund our life saving research. For over 60 years British Heart Foundation has harnessed the power of science to find cures and treatments for the world’s biggest killers. We give people more time with the ones they love.

   Who we are - BHF - British Heart Foundation

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   How is the British Heart Foundation governed?

   • The British Heart Foundation is governed by a Board of up to 14 trustees who are responsible for the governance and strategy of the BHF. 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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   Why should you work with BHF as a corporate partner?

   • By working with us as a corporate partner, you will be helping us to create a better world for people living with heart and circulatory conditions. The BHF researches cures and treatments for heart and circulatory diseases. We fund around £100 million of life saving research projects each year.

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   How is the BHF funded?

   • Our pioneering research is funded by donations. From marathons and bike rides to mountain hikes, we work with volunteers and partners to raise money. We create policies to improve the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions and work with governments to make them a reality. Working at the BHF is so much more than a job.

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2. www.bhf.org.uk › what-we-doWhat does the British Heart Foundation do? - BHF

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   By working with us as a corporate partner, you will be helping us to create a better world for people living with heart and circulatory conditions. The BHF researches cures and treatments for heart and circulatory diseases. We fund around £100 million of life saving research projects each year.

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3. www.bhf.org.uk › what-we-do › bhf-strategyBHF Strategy - BHF - British Heart Foundation

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   As the largest independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in the UK, we will focus our efforts on accelerating discovery and turning discoveries into lifesaving medical advances. We work with patients and the public for better health and care.

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5. www.bhf.org.uk › what-we-do › who-we-areWho we are - BHF - British Heart Foundation

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   For over 60 years British Heart Foundation has harnessed the power of science to find cures and treatments for the world’s biggest killers. We give people more time with the ones they love.

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   We want to see a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. BHF is the biggest funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in Europe. We help find cures and treatments to give people more time with loved ones. Learn more about BHF.

7. www.bhf.org.uk › conditions › heart-failureHeart failure | British Heart Foundation - BHF

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   When your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should, it means you’re not getting enough oxygen. This affects how your body works, including your breathing and muscles. This causes some of the main symptoms of heart failure, like: 1. fainting or feeling lightheaded 2. feeling increasingly tired or weak at rest which gets worse with movement 3. ...

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   There are many reasons why you may develop heart failure. It can happen suddenly or it can progress slowly over months or years. The most common causes of heart failure are: 1. a heart attack- this can cause long-term damage to your heart, affecting how your heart can pump blood 2. cardiomyopathy- a disease of the heart muscle which can be inherite...

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   Your doctor will ask about your medical history, symptoms and examine you. You may then be sent for tests such as: 1. a 24-hour ECG- in some cases, you may need this test which records the rhythm, rate and electrical activity of your heart over a longer period 2. a chest x-ray– to check if there's fluid in your lungs or if a lung condition is causi...

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   Your doctor may talk about the ‘ejection fraction’ of your heart. This is to do with the amount of blood squeezed out of the main chamber of the heart with every beat. It’s usually measured as a percentage – over 50% is considered normal. Your ejection fraction is measured from an echocardiogram. Heart Failure can be put into different groups depen...

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8. www.bhf.org.uk › what-we-do › our-peopleHow we are governed - BHF - British Heart Foundation

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   Read details on how we are governed at the British Heart Foundation, including details of our Board of Trustees and Committee groups.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_Heart_FoundationBritish Heart Foundation - Wikipedia

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   The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is a cardiovascular research charity in the United Kingdom. It funds medical research related to heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors, and runs influencing work aimed at shaping public policy and raising awareness.