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health20 days ago•1 min saved

Liverpool GP Sanjana Kochhar Welcomes Daughter After Emergency Heart Transplant

Dr. Sanjana Kochhar, a 29-year-old GP from Liverpool, has given birth to a daughter after surviving multiple organ failure and receiving an emergency heart transplant in 2022. She was discharged on Christmas Eve that year and welcomed her child in August. Kochhar has since visited a dedicated 'living memorial' bench in Otterspool Park, Liverpool, which the British Heart Foundation erected in her honor. She hopes this tribute will encourage public conversations about heart disease and organ donation.

via BBC|

#british-heart-foundation #health #heart-transplant

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Polly the Golden Retriever Wins CPR Hero Award After Saving Owner from Cardiac Arrest

A golden retriever named Polly saved her owner Adam Cooke’s life in March 2024 by barking loudly to wake his wife during a cardiac arrest. Polly subsequently won the British Heart Foundation’s annual CPR Hero award. Adam spent three weeks in intensive care but has since recovered and now walks with Polly instead of running.

via The Guardian|

#animals #british-heart-foundation #cardiac-arrest

health6 months ago•7 min saved

Bike ride reveals a 50-year heart secret and a new mission

Diana Warren, 55, from Essex, collapsed during a leisurely bike ride and was found to have an atrial septal defect—a hole in her heart—that had gone undiagnosed for over five decades. After unsuccessful keyhole attempts, she underwent open-heart surgery in April 2024 with a pacemaker. Now recovered, she plans to cycle 54 miles from London to Brighton to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.

via The Independent|

#brighton #british-heart-foundation #essex

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Scientists Reveal Effective Ways to Heal a Broken Heart

New research shows that exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly improve recovery in patients with Takotsubo syndrome, a stress-induced heart condition, highlighting the importance of the brain-heart connection in treatment.

via The Independent|

#british-heart-foundation #cognitive-behavioral-therapy #exercise-therapy

health1 year ago•4 min saved

Natural Superfoods Rival Statins for Heart Health Benefits

High cholesterol affects many in the UK, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. While statins are commonly prescribed, lifestyle changes, including dietary adjustments, are recommended first. The British Heart Foundation suggests four foods as natural alternatives to statins: plant sterols and stanols, oats, garlic, and oily fish. These foods can help lower cholesterol or triglyceride levels, though evidence on their effectiveness in reducing heart attack or stroke risk is mixed. Consultation with a GP is advised for those concerned about cholesterol levels.

via Surrey Live|

#british-heart-foundation #cholesterol #diet

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Record High: Early Deaths from Heart Disease Surge in UK Amid Covid Crisis"

The British Heart Foundation's analysis revealed that premature deaths from heart and circulatory diseases in England have reached a ten-year high, with over 39,000 people under 75 dying in 2022. This increase, attributed to the pandemic's impact and a lack of government action, marks a reversal in a decades-long trend of improvement. The charity emphasized the urgent need for better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as addressing risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. The government highlighted its efforts to reduce cardiovascular disease, including plans for a "smoke free generation" and investment in digital NHS Health Checks.

via The Telegraph|

#british-heart-foundation #cardiovascular-disease #health