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One in four adults in the UK live with high blood pressure. And about five million adults are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. But what is high blood pressure and how can it affect your health? And what can be done to bring it under control? In this short bonus episode, Ticker Tapes host Bill Snaddon talks with BHF cardiac nurse Sindy Jodar on all things blood pressure.

More on high blood pressure on the BHF website:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-blood-pressure

The British Heart Foundation depends on the generosity of donors to continue our lifesaving research. If you 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/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, get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]

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Bettina is a doting grandma of five from Nottingham. She has transformed her battle against high blood pressure into an opportunity for healthier living – for herself and her community. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Bettina about a day that is etched in her memory. A traumatic day that set in train her diagnosis of high blood pressure. Bettina goes on to talk about the changes she would make to remain healthy and, most importantly, able to spend many more years enjoying the company of her grandkids.

More on high blood pressure:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-blood-pressure

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/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, get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]

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Joe Baxter's life was changed in an instant when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest - aged just 24. He woke up in hospital weeks later to discover he had an inherited heart condition, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC).

In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks to Joe about his physical and mental recovery, and how he manages living with his heart condition today.

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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Toby was just 22, at the peak of his life and hoping for a career in the Royal Marines when his life was cut suddenly and cruelly short.

In this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks to Toby’s mum Sam about confronting every mother’s worst nightmare, her fight to find some answers and how her commitment to raising awareness of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is Toby’s legacy.

More on SADS: Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome | British Heart Foundation (bhf.org.uk)

Watch Sam’s documentary Sudden Death: My Sister’s Silent Killer https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09c54gg

Watch the BHF Live and Ticking event with Sam and Professor Elijah Behr https://youtu.be/QBwGB6hzuqA

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/hearthelpline - you'll find all the contact options there.

 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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Jason Doyle was living a full-on life: working long hours on a trading floor, spending time with his family, and fitting in tennis and triathlons. Everything changed when he discovered that he had a bicuspid valve and would need open heart surgery to replace it. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks to Jason about how he went about preparing for his major surgery, how he managed difficult conversations, and what he now has in common with Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

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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Musician and DJ Rehana suffered a cardiac arrest out of the blue in her 20’s while exercising but survived thanks to the quick actions of strangers.

On this episode Rehana, now 31, talks to me about life after her cardiac arrest, living with an ICD, and how her experience has changed her outlook on life in positive ways.

More information about sudden cardiac arrest www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiac-arrest

Only 1 in 10 people in the UK survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Administering CPR can buy vital time and increase chances of survival. More information about how you can learn CPR and help save a life : www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life

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/hearthelpline - you'll find all the contact options there.

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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Dr Richard Issitt is a BHF researcher and senior paediatric perfusionist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. On this episode, he talks to Leanne Grech from the BHF about his personal connection to paediatrics, the discoveries he has made in his research, and how his job saves thousands of lives every year.

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, please call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected]

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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Zena Forster's life life was upended at age 60 when out of the blue she suffered a stroke. A year later, in the middle of the night, a traumatic heart attack would add to Zena’s troubles. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF hears her story of living with cardiovascular disease – and how Zena's strength, purpose and humour brought her back from the abyss. 

More on strokes:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/stroke

More on heart attacks:

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

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/hearthelpline - you'll find all the contact options there.

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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Kieran Sandwell was born with a congenital heart disease. By the time he was 38, he was living with heart failure and struggling to carry out everyday tasks. He was put on the waiting list for a heart transplant and finally received his new heart in 2009 - and along with it, a second chance at life. Before long, Kieran was running marathons, jumping out of planes and planning an epic 5,000 mile walk around the coast of Britain to raise money for the BHF.

Tragically, since recording this podcast, Kieran passed away. This episode is being released with the blessing of Kieran's partner Sylvi, in his memory.

Kieran and Sylvi played in a band together as 'The Pedanticals.' You can find their videos on Facebook and SoundCloud.

You can see Kieran's website, with photos from his walk and the video of him meeting his old heart, here.

If you'd like to get in touch with us, we're at [email protected]

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When Jack was studying at university a shocking revelation shook his world as he knew it. After his devoted mother told him that he had been conceived by sperm donor, Jack embarked on an emotional journey to trace his biological father with lifechanging consequences. On this episode Jack talks to Ruth Huntman from the BHF about what he discovered and how it impacted his life and health in ways he’d never have foreseen.

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/hearthelpline - you'll find all the contact options there.

You’ll also find useful information in the episode notes, and on our website, bhf.org.uk.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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