By Gulf News Report
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As cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide, Gulf News has launched Heart Matters, a compelling new vodcast series in partnership with King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, aimed at empowering people with vital information about heart health. Timed around World Heart Day, the series underlines why greater awareness and preventive care are critical. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 80 per cent of heart problems can be prevented by lifestyle and environmental changes.Heart Matters features informative and engaging conversations with leading cardiologists and surgeons at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai. Across four episodes, the series covers risk factors, symptoms, advances in treatment, and preventive strategies, helping listeners take charge of their heart health.The first episode, Heart of the Matter, with Dr Masood Khan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, explores the major risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, poor diet, and family history.Episode two features Dr Babar Bashir Chaudhri, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, who explains the differences between heart attacks and heart failure, the latest surgical techniques, and why early intervention saves lives.In episode three, Dr Mehmood Butt, Head of the Cardiovascular Department, demystifies complex heart procedures, from CT-angiograms to minimally invasive valve replacements, and highlights innovations like TAVI and shockwave therapy that are reshaping cardiac treatments.The final episode with Dr Layla Al Marzooqi, Specialist Cardiologist and Aeromedical Examiner, highlights why diabetics need to take heart health seriously and the steps they can take to reduce risk.By combining expert insights with actionable takeaways, Heart Matters empowers listeners to make lifestyle changes, get regular screenings, and take proactive steps to protect their hearts.The first episode of Heart Matters drops on September 19 and will be available at Gulfnews.com/podcasts/heart-matters as well as leading podcast channels.
