The Healthy Heart Trust Podcast
Our mission is to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and public awareness, to prevent heart disease before it occurs. We provide development opportunities for medical and pharmaceutical students and trainees, in partnership with leading global universities. Our driving focus is to have healthcare professionals directly engage with the public through two-way conversations, and to deliver impactful content through corporate, charitable and institutional partnerships.
The Healthy Heart Trust Podcast
Stroke
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In this podcast, Professor Pankaj Sharma and Albert Ferro, chair of the Healthy Heart Trust, discuss the causes and prevention of stroke. They delve into the sudden problem that occurs in the brain, risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes, the importance of early intervention, advancements in stroke management, and the potential for future treatments involving stem cells and robotic technology. They also touch upon the genetic link to stroke and the increased risk of stroke among South Asians living in the UK. The speakers emphasize the significance of getting blood pressure measured as a crucial step in stroke prevention.
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