Meet Steve from Barrow in Furness in the UK, who lives with Heart Failure. Steve is a Pumping Marvellous Patient Educator, a patient expert. He talks about his life and experiences through the podcast and shares his secret sauce with listeners.

Meet Fran from Edinburgh, Scotland, who lives with Heart Failure. Fran is a Pumping Marvellous Patient Educator, a patient expert. She talks about her life and experiences through the podcast and shares her secret sauce with listeners.

If you have Heart Failure and are meeting with your doctor or nurse, it’s important to ask questions that will help you understand your condition, treatment options, and ways to manage your health. Preparing for a doctor’s or nurse’s appointment can help you make the most of your timeand ensure you cover everything important.

Listen to learn more about some tips for preparing and key questions you might consider.

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Today, we launch the second Heart Failure Unfiltered — a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about heart failure In this episode, Kavita, Dr. Rajiv Sankaranarayanan and Nick Hartshorne-Evans, highlighting the signs and symptoms and how heart failure is often diagnosed far too late. Through this podcast, we aim to raise awareness, improve understanding, and ultimately help more people get diagnosed earlier. Please watch, share, and help us spread this vital message.

People interacting with healthcare services must be treated with respect. They must have equal, timely and appropriate access to optimal treatments and care, as outlined by national and international guidelines. Equally, that respect must be reciprocated to healthcare professionals.

People must understand all communication at the point of discussion, explained clearly and in an understandable format. Healthcare professionals should validate patient understanding to foster a relationship where the patient should always feel at ease to ask any questions about their situation.

It is also vital that patients feel engaged with their various health teams. This leads to patients and their families having optimal confidence in their treatment and care.

Today, we launch Heart Failure Unfiltered — a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about heart failure and honouring the memory of Kavita Oberoi OBE’s beloved mum, who sadly passed away one year ago today.
In this first episode, Kavita shares her personal story alongside Dr. Rajiv Sankaranarayanan and Nick Hartshorne-Evans, highlighting how heart failure is often diagnosed far too late — when patients are already critically ill.
With 80% of diagnoses happening in hospital, many signs — like fatigue, breathlessness, or swelling — are often missed until it’s too late.
Through this podcast, we aim to raise awareness, improve understanding, and ultimately help more people get diagnosed earlier.
Please watch, share, and help us spread this vital message.

Presented in collaboration with The Pumping Marvellous Foundation, this podcast aims to create a more compassionate, supportive environment for those living with heart failure.

By tuning in, you’ll gain deeper insights, discover valuable resources, and become part of a community dedicated to hope, resilience, and proactive change.

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We’re so excited to have you here as we kick off another insightful and empowering episode.

Fred and Daphne are here to guide you through today’s topic with energy, compassion, and expertise.

Together, we’ll explore everything you need to know about Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)—from understanding the condition to learning how to thrive with it.

This episode is packed with valuable insights, including what HFpEF is, how it’s diagnosed, the available treatments, and practical tips for managing symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and breathlessness.

So settle in, get ready to be inspired, and let Fred and Daphne take you on a journey to living well with heart failure. Let’s dive in! 

Remember: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional with any concerns or questions about your health.

🎉 Welcome to our marvellous podcast, powered by AI and driven by the voices of patients! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have you join us on this incredible journey of discovery, learning, and connection. And guess what? We’ve got something extra special for you—please give a warm welcome to our brand-new presenters, Fred and Daphne! 🎙️👏

Fred and Daphne are here to guide you through captivating stories, insightful discussions, and expert advice that’s both empowering and inspiring.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into an essential topic: heart failure, also known as “heart inefficiency.” Together, we’ll uncover its causes, symptoms, and treatments, offering valuable insights for anyone affected by or curious about this condition.

We’ll break down the common symptoms, like fluid retention, extreme tiredness, breathlessness, and persistent coughing, and how they might sometimes be linked to other conditions like COPD. Plus, we’ll explore the underlying causes, from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure to factors like obesity, anemia, excessive alcohol consumption, and even high lung pressure.

You’ll learn about the importance of early diagnosis with tools like NT-proBNP blood tests, ECGs, ECHOs, and MRIs, and we’ll debunk the myth that a heart failure diagnosis means your heart is about to stop. Most importantly, we’ll stress that only a specialized heart failure cardiologist can provide an official diagnosis.

But that’s not all—this episode will dive into treatment options, self-management strategies, and the latest advancements in care. You’ll also hear moving stories from patients who’ve faced heart failure and gain insights from experts working on the cutting edge of heart health.

So sit back, relax, and get ready for an episode packed with knowledge, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s get started! 💓