The Ticker Tapes

In 2013, Graham got the phone call that is every parent’s worst nightmare. Just months after watching his beautiful daughter Claire get married, she’d passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition. She was just 22.

On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks with Graham about the shocking impact of his daughter’s death on his family, his mission to help prevent others facing the same heartbreak and keeping a promise to Claire that her death wouldn’t be in vain.  

You can find out more about  Brudaga syndrome, the inherited heart condition that led to Claire’s death here:https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/brugada-syndrome

As a charity, the British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue carrying out our lifesaving research. Thank you to all those who already give. If you too would like to donate, you can do so by going to bhf.org.uk/donate.

If you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/heart helpline - you'll find all the contact options there.

And if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, we'd love to hear from you on email at [email protected]

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In June 2016 Corey Johnson married the love of his life, Alice, in a beautiful ceremony in Italy. One week later, back home in England, Corey was playing ice hockey in south London when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Corey, who recalls the moment he almost died on the ice rink and the tough road to recovery in the years that have followed. As Corey says, "I've had to learn how to live again".

More on Brudaga syndrome, the inherited heart condition that Corey was diagnosed with after his cardiac arrest:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/brugada-syndrome

The British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue carrying out our lifesaving research. If you too would like to donate, you can do so at bhf.org.uk/donatepod

If you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

And if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, we'd love to hear from you on email at [email protected]

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Welcome to episode four of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee chats to the man, the myth, the legend, Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator! Derrick reveals his tips for staying focused and inspired as race day draws near, the tools that he has used to overcome personal tragedy and how he will make everyone smile on the big day. 

The British Heart Foundation is proud to be the official charity for the 2022 TCS London Marathon. We're raising money to fund one of the most promising fields of research today, regenerative medicine. Researchers like Professor Sanjay Sinha and his team are creating a ground-breaking heart healing patch that could repair damaged heart muscle and transform the lives of those affected by heart failure, restoring hearts to their former glory, and helping to save lives of millions globally.

If you would like to donate to Sanjay's research and help get the healing heart patch over the line, then please, please visit bhf.org.uk/heartpatch

And if you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

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Welcome to episode three of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee chats to two incredible people running as a part of team BHF; Maria Keen and Professor Sanjay Sinha. Maria reveals the very personal reason she is running to raise money for the BHF and Sanjay tells all about his ground-breaking research that the marathon money will be helping to fund.

The British Heart Foundation is proud to be the official charity for the 2022 TCS London Marathon. We're raising money to fund one of the most promising fields of research today, regenerative medicine. Researchers like Professor Sanjay Sinha and his team are creating a heart healing patch that could repair damaged heart muscle and transform the lives of those affected by heart failure, restoring hearts to their former glory, and helping to save lives of millions globally.

If you would like to donate to Sanjay's research and help get the healing heart patch over the line, then please, please visit bhf.org.uk/heartpatch

And if you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

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Welcome to episode two of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee chats to two of our Team BHF Support Squad, Professor Greg Whyte OBE and the BHF’s very own dietician, Tracy Parker. Greg brings his wealth of experience and knowledge to share valuable training advice for all runners, including stories from his time training athletes and celebrities. Plus Tracy talks salt, carbohydrates and sports drinks and why celebrating marathon success with a pizza is absolutely allowed!

The British Heart Foundation is proud to be the official charity for the 2022 TCS London Marathon. We're raising money to fund one of the most promising fields of research today, regenerative medicine. Researchers like Professor Sanjay Sinha and his team are creating a ground-breaking heart healing patch that could repair damaged heart muscle and transform the lives of those affected by heart failure, restoring hearts to their former glory, and helping to save lives of millions globally.

If you would like to donate to Sanjay's research and help get the healing heart patch over the line, then please, please visit bhf.org.uk/heartpatch

And if you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

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Welcome to episode one of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee speaks to London Marathon Event Director, Hugh Brasher and BHF’s Senior Product Delivery Manager, Kate Sparks. Aimee gets the low down on how the London Marathon began, how they have adapted over the past few challenging years and what lies in store for the future of the event. We'll also hear why being chosen as charity of the year means so much to the BHF.

The British Heart Foundation is proud to be the official charity for the 2022 TCS London Marathon. We're raising money to fund one of the most promising fields of research today, regenerative medicine. Researchers like Professor Sanjay Sinha and his team are creating a ground-breaking heart healing patch that could repair damaged heart muscle and transform the lives of those affected by heart failure, restoring hearts to their former glory, and helping to save lives of millions globally.

If you would like to donate to Sanjay's research and help get the healing heart patch over the line, then please, please visit bhf.org.uk/heartpatch

And if you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

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At the age of 38 Lisa suffered two heart attacks. Her life was now on a very different trajectory to the one she had in mind. Two years after her heart attacks, now living with heart failure, Lisa would need a major operation to repair a leaky valve. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Lisa, who offers a raw and honest account of her recovery – and how she’s crafted a new life for herself, making sure she manages her condition and not the other way round.

More from the BHF on heart attacks:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-attack

More on heart failure:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-failure

The British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue carrying out our lifesaving research. If you too would like to donate, you can do so at bhf.org.uk/donate

If you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

And if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, we'd love to hear from you on email at [email protected]

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Max’s life changed forever when he lost his father Chris to cardiomyopathy – inherited heart muscle disease – at the age of just 13. Then Max went on to be diagnosed with the same condition himself at 17. On this episode, Sarah Marsh from the BHF talks with Max about learning to live with the loss of his dad, how he’s come to terms with his own complex heart health journey and the life-changing BHF research that could prove to be a game-changer for people living with genetic cardiomyopathies, and future generations.

Max has shared his story to help us draw attention to our £30m research project CureHeart, which aims to find the first cures for inherited heart muscle conditions. Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7BO-KfIknw

Max's condition, ARVC (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) is also referred to as ACM (Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy). The term ARVC was used more commonly in the past and is still in usage, however research has shown that the condition can affect either the left or right ventricles, or both. Therefore, ACM is the more current term. Also, rarely, ACM might also be called ARVD (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia).

You can find more on the condition here:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy

We also have information, resources and support groups to help young people with a heart condition:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/children-and-young-people

The British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue carrying out our lifesaving research. If you too would like to donate, you can do so at bhf.org.uk/donate

If you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

And if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, we'd love to hear from you on email at [email protected]

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Mya's life was changed forever when she discovered she had a heart condition at just 18. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with her about what it's like as a teenager with a heart condition, and how Mya has stayed positive in the face of her diagnosis.  

Mya's condition, ARVC (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) is also referred to as ACM (Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy). The term ARVC was used more commonly in the past and is still in usage, however research has shown that the condition can affect either the left or right ventricles, or both. Therefore, ACM is the more current term. Also, rarely, ACM might also be called ARVD (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia).

More on the condition here:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy

We also have information, resources and support groups to help young people with a heart condition:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/children-and-young-people

The British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue carrying out our lifesaving research. If you too would like to donate, you can do so at bhf.org.uk/donate

If you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline and you'll find all the contact options there.

And if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, we'd love to hear from you on email at [email protected]

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Anne Dixon first discovered she had a problem with her heart when she was a student. After an operation, she went back to her normal life, but there was more in store for her in the future.

In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks to Anne about how she struggled to get a proper diagnosis, how she now lives with heart failure, and how she became involved in clinical trials to help develop new treatments for others living with heart conditions.

You can find out more about the BHF's clinical trials here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/impact-of-clinical-trials

You can search for clinical trials across the UK on Be Part of Research: https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

If you've got any questions or concerns about your heart or circulatory health and want to talk with a cardiac nurse on the BHF’s Heart Helpline, go to our website at bhf.org.uk/hearthelpline - you'll find all the contact options there.

As a charity, the British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue carrying out our lifesaving research. Thank you to all those who already give. If you too would like to donate, you can do so by going to bhf.org.uk/donate.

And if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].

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