In a Heartbeat
Presented by Louise Minchin
Presented by Louise Minchin
There is a perception that sudden cardiac death is something that happens to “older” people, however, the reality is that it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere, stealing hopes and dreams in an instant. Few know this better than Hayley, whose 15-year-old son Myles died last year of sudden cardiac arrest.
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Dr Charmaine Griffiths has been the Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation since 2020. She is also President of the European Heart Network, Chair of the Cranfield Trust and Board Member of the World Heart Federation. She is passionate about the power of research to save and improve lives. She discusses what British Heart Foundation is doing to help families find answers to unanswered questions and support them, and touches on what people can do to help save someone’s life who is suffering from a cardiac arrest.
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Early diagnosis and fast access to treatment is important when it comes to treating a heart condition. Circle Health Group, the UK's largest private hospital operator, use innovative technology, non-invasive procedures and work closely with their specialist consultants to provide a better and healthier future for their patients.
Heart disease is the UK's second leading cause of death, with someone dying from a heart attack every 8 minutes, often without warning. Early detection is crucial. HeartFlow's innovative AI-enabled technology provides non-invasive, accurate assessments, helping healthcare professionals diagnose heart conditions sooner for better outcomes.
Arrhythmias can lead to more serious medical events, including stroke. iRhythm has created a unique monitor, Zio, which combines wearable biosensing technology with cloud-based data analytics and AI. iRhythm believes the technology can help clinicians with quicker and more efficient diagnosis of arrhythmias, potentially saving lives.
Patients with heart disease often suffer from long-term debilitating chest pain, especially when their disease is complex. Treating these patients is not straightforward. VPMed is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of medical technologies to advance patient care, providing education to the whole clinical team, supporting clinician development.
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Louise is a well-known and respected broadcaster and journalist who presented BBC Breakfast for 20 years. She presents the BBC’s Triathlon coverage and has also guest presented 'The One Show' as well as a number of other national TV programmes. Louise is also the host of the top-rated podcast, 'Push Your Peak'.
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