British Heart Foundation

As part of this year’s Heart Hero Awards, three of our most cutting-edge research projects have been shortlisted for an award - and you have the power to choose the winner! One of the research projects nominated for BHF Research Story of the Year 2024 is by Professor Charalambos Antoniades and his team at University of Oxford. Professor Antoniades’ BHF-funded research is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict people’s risk of having a heart attack, up to 10 years before it happens. In the first real-world trial of the AI tool in the NHS, the study was found to improve treatment for up to nearly half of those examined, indicating that this technology could potentially save thousands of lives. To find out more about Dr Antoniades’ inspirational research, and to cast your vote, visit https://lnkd.in/eeSjrjtG. 🗳️

New BHF University of Leeds research presented over the weekend at the #ESCCongress shows the potential for AI to spot patients at highest risk of conditions such as kidney failure and diabetes. This could help people access life saving treatments earlier and lower their chances of heart-related death. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewEjpN53.

We're delighted to announce our brand new walking challenge, #BHFWalkforHearts! It's simple - walk 31 miles in the month of October and raise money to power lifesaving research ❤️ Join us and you'll receive: - A free BHF t-shirt and mile tracker. - An invite to our Facebook group to meet your fellow walkers and share top tips. - Every mile will power lifesaving research and help us to give people more time with the ones they love. Join our team today: https://lnkd.in/en8im8ad.

Charlie and Oliver Woodhams from East Peckham are taking on the London to Brighton Off Road Bike Ride on the 21st of September to raise funds for our lifesaving research. Both father and son have been affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a serious inherited heart condition. Their journey began when Charlie’s father was diagnosed, leading to Charlie and Oliver both undergoing testing and finding out they carry the same genetic alteration. Despite facing their own health challenges, Charlie and Oliver are determined to make a difference. Charlie reflects, “My hope is that one day there will be a treatment for this condition that could be offered to my children. The more money I raise for the BHF, the more research they can do and bring that day a little closer.” We extend a heartfelt thank you to Charlie, Oliver, and everyone who has already signed up for the ride. Our research wouldn’t be possible without your help. For those still thinking about joining, we have a few spots left—don’t miss Europe's largest charity mountain bike event, find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gzqNH-s

We were delighted to welcome The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) to our London HQ yesterday. The GCRFF, of which the British Heart Foundation is a participating organisation, is a forum for dialogue and collaboration between 12 major international cardiovascular research funders across 9 countries. The mission of the GCRFF is to advance global cardiovascular health by supporting and promoting transformational international research. At this meeting, the Forum advanced its important initiatives in the areas of Multinational Clinical Trials, Data Sharing and Information, as well as the Women's Cardiovascular Health Research Initiative.

Wishing our wonderful supporter and Luton Town Football Club captain Tom Lockyer a warm welcome on his return to training after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League game last December. Thank you for raising awareness of the importance of learning CPR during your recovery. Every Minute Matters ❤️ https://lnkd.in/ecjm9zvy.

How confident would you feel performing CPR in an emergency? Sky Bet have partnered with BHF and the legend Vinnie Jones returns to help improve that confidence, and encourage us all to step up and act. When a heart stops, every minute without CPR reduces the chance of survival by 10%. Every Minute Matters. Learn CPR for free in just 15 minutes with RevivR. All you need is your mobile phone and a cushion. Start your training now to become a lifesaver: https://bhf.org.uk/RevivR

40% of people on the cardiac care waiting list in England are waiting longer than the maximum target treatment time of 18 weeks. The longer people wait for treatment, the higher their risk of becoming disabled from heart failure or dying prematurely.    Our #HeartsNeedMore campaign is calling on the new UK Government to make cardiovascular disease a health priority. Add your voice today: https://lnkd.in/ehwpQTG7.

Our Community Hearts Programme, powered through fundraising by Royal Mail colleagues, has allowed more people to access vital health information in a range of formats. This includes Braille, large print materials, audio booklets and web pages in five different languages. ❤️ Learn more about our accessible health content: https://lnkd.in/eJGXhwV3

Over the past six decades, we’ve made huge strides in improving outcomes for people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK. Today, this progress is at risk. We’re in the grip of a heart care crisis.   At the end of June 2024, the heart care waiting list rose to 426,460 - the highest figure on record. Hundreds of thousands of people are waiting over the maximum target treatment time for potentially life-saving heart care in many parts of the UK. Long waits put people at a higher risk of avoidable heart attacks, heart failure and even premature death. Only with more protection, focus, and research breakthroughs can we give people hope for a brighter, healthier future. People who need heart care can't wait. Our #HeartsNeedMore. We’re calling on the new UK Government to prioritise heart disease, now. Demand action today: https://lnkd.in/ehwpQTG7.