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Despite significant advances in the prevention, treatment and care of those with coronary heart disease, it remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK, with 2.3 million people living with coronary heart disease – around 1.5 million men and 835,000 women.
Heart Research UK is committed to preventing, treating and curing heart diseases through advanced research, vital education and much-needed community support. Pioneering medical research that we have funded has led to reduced mortality rates, improved patient outcomes, and has seen the development of new treatments for patients with heart diseases. We’re now working to accelerate the pace of change in order to deliver on our mission -– until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
In the UK there is the equivalent of one hospital admission every five minutes as a result of a heart attack
Around 200,000 people receive a heart failure diagnosis every year
with almost a third classed as premature deaths (occurring before the age of 75)
The most common cause of cancer death, and 34,000 deaths each year from stroke
We work in communities to prevent heart diseases, empowering people to look after their own heart health. This includes health checks delivered in the heart of communities and workplaces, our Community Grants programme, and the delivery of national campaigns and resources which work to improve the heart health of the nation.
We work with researchers and medical professionals to improve the treatment of heart diseases, including the provision of ground-breaking training and education. Our unique Masterclasses give surgeons the opportunity to gain new skills, and hands-on experience from leading experts – so that more heart patients from across the UK can benefit.
We inspire and invest in life-saving medical research to find cures for heart diseases. A member of the Association of Medical Research Charities, over the last decade we have invested over £34m into heart research.
We are keen to develop meaningful relationships with trusts and funders that share our commitment to a future without heart diseases. If you represent a charitable trust, or foundation and would like to find out more about our work or to make a donation, please contact us
Learn about who we are, how we plan to save thousands of lives from heart diseases, and what you can to do to help us.
We won’t stop until there is a world without heart diseases. But we need your help. Find out what we are doing and how you can help us in our fight.
You can find out more about our how we plan to stop heart diseases by downloading our latest annual report.
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