In 1961, the British Heart Foundation was formed by group of doctors who were convinced that research is the only way to find the causes of heart diseases and thereby, not only
to reduce the number of premature deaths, but also to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from heart problems. Thanks to research, great strides have been made in the
methods of diagnosis and treatment since those early days and operations and forms of treatment considered totally impracticable thirty years ago are now common practice.
As a result, many thousands of people who otherwise would have died or had to live as invalids can now enjoy active, healthy lives. The incidence of death from congenital heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and rheumatic heart disease has greatly declined. However, in spite of the progress, heart disease remains the biggest single cause of death in the UK today.
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Countless questions remain to be answered; for example, the basic cause of coronary heart attack the biggest killer of all – is still not fully understood. It is only through continued research such as that funded by the BHF that these questions will be resolved. The Foundation therefore continues to support as many appropriate research projects as possible, informs doctors throughout the country of advances in the field, and the public of proven risk factors related to heart disease.
The BHF also strives to improve the facilities for cardiac care by providing life-saving equipment to hospitals and medical center’s where no other source is available. The Foundation is supported entirely by voluntary donations and receives no government aid.
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