BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE REPAIR: Nathan's story

As a teenager, Nathan always felt his heartbeat was abnormally strong. Despite regular assurances though that it was stress and anxiety related, he persisted in searching for what he believed to be the reason. Eventually he was diagnosed with a leaking bicuspid aortic valve resulting in keyhole replacement surgery. In this episode, Rob Underwood from the BHF hears from Nathan about how fortunate he was to benefit from this minimally invasive form of surgery allowing quicker healing and a speedier discharge from hospital. As you’ll also hear, his overriding message is to embrace the support and care that’s given to you and to stay positive throughout. 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/donatepod

If you have 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.

Also, if you’ve got your own heart story, or have any thoughts on this episode, do email us at, [email protected]

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