Heart Matters Live

Why tune in to Heart Matters Live?

In each online Q&A, you'll hear from and a get a chance to put your own questions to:

someone with lived experience of managing well with a heart condition
a BHF health professional with specialist knowledge of heart and circulatory diseases
a leading BHF-funded scientist who'll give you a sneak peek into the future of treatment.

Tune in to our live Q&A on Monday 9 February from 7 to 8pm to find out more about how to lower your blood pressure.

Helen shares how she has improved her heart health after having a heart attack. Plus, get tips from a dietitian on how to reduce your risk.

James discusses competing in Cambridge University's Boat Race with atrial fibrillation (AF), plus tips from a cardiac nurse and new AF research.

Stuart shares how he recovered after a cardiac arrest and bypass operation. Learn what to expect during recovery from heart surgery.

Saskia shares how she dealt with her fears before having heart surgery, and a cardiac surgeon explains what happens in common heart procedures.

Here are some key facts and figures.

Around 30%

of adults have high blood pressure.
Up to 8 million

people could have undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
1 in 2

heart attacks and strokes are associated with high blood pressure.

Hear from top heart experts from the comfort of your own surroundings.