CaRi-heart technology
Revolutionary new technology to assess the risk of a serious heart condition or heart attack – many years before anything happens.
A simple heart screening revealed Mahmoud’s tumour
At 55, Mahmoud had never felt fitter. The orthodontist from northwest London enjoyed daily exercise classes and a range of sports. It was only when a relative was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease that his wife suggested he arrange a routine heart health check-up.
He expected to walk away with a clean bill of health, but instead the scans revealed a benign tumour that was placing him at risk of stroke.
Thankfully it was caught in time to be removed through a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure at HCA Healthcare UK’s The Harley Street Clinic by Mr Toufan Bahrami, one of few surgeons in the UK who can perform this cutting-edge surgery.
Twelve days later Mahmoud was back at work. Just six weeks later, he was skiing. Today, he urges everyone in middle age to seek regular heart health checks, even if they’re suffering no symptoms.
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Designing a new heart
Using his experience in 3D printing for his architecture clients, David built a life-size model of his own heart and ribcage to help visualise and plan his endoscopic heart surgery with Mr Toufan Bahrami.
Just two months after undergoing heart surgery at The Harley Street Clinic, David, who is in his 70s, is looking forward to his forthcoming trip to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg with his wife.
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