Health fact vs Fiction - Getting to the heart of it
In episode 16 of ‘Health Fact vs Fiction,’ Anna Richardson talks about structural heart disease to Dr Mike Mullen, consultant cardiologist at HCA Healthcare UK’s The Harley Street Clinic.
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Episode 16 - Getting to the heart of it
For many of us, the increased public focus on living healthier lives is certainly a step in the right direction for preventing heart problems.
However, as Anna finds out from Mike when it comes to structural heart disease, which can affect even the fittest amongst us - understanding more about heart attack symptoms such as frequent breathlessness is vital to managing the condition correctly.
This was recently proved by none other than Mick Jagger, who after undergoing heart valve replacement surgery was back soon back to living his normal life and doing those dance moves we all know and love!
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What we learned in this cardiac podcast episode
As with all heart problems, it seems the key to getting back to a fit and healthy life is identifying the symptoms and receiving treatment as early as possible. So how do you spot problems with your heart valves and what can you do to treat this type of heart disease?
Heart disease Fact
Heart Fact
Structural heart disease Fact
Open heart disease Fiction
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