Heart Charged
12/06/24 • 31 min
It's already Episode 20 of Season 2 as we roll into winter 2024.
Again this week the boy's are lucky to have two Guests Bethany Keime and Charlie Kirkman, both have different heart conditions, Bathany and twin sister Hannah both suffer from Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy whilst Charlie has Arrhythmia.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which muscle tissues of the heart become thickened without an obvious cause. The parts of the heart most commonly affected are the interventricular septum and the ventricles.
This is is most often caused by abnormal genes in the heart muscle. These genes cause the walls of the heart chamber (left ventricle) to become thicker than normal. The thickened walls may become stiff and this can reduce the amount of blood taken in and pumped out to the body with each heartbeat.
How is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treated?
- Activity limits. ...
- Preventing dehydration. ...
- Medicines to treat shortness of breath and chest pain. ...
- Medicines to help prevent abnormal heart rhythms. ...
- Anticoagulants. ...
- Septal myectomy. ...
- Alcohol septal ablation. ...
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
An Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rhythm or rate of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm. It is normal for your heart rate to speed up during physical activity and to slow down while resting or sleeping but with Arrhythmia this can be irregular anytime.
While Arrhythmias can be a serious condition that can affect your health, there are also treatments available to help. By following a treatment plan and making heart healthy lifestyle changes, you can learn how to live with a cardiac arrhythmia.
In today's Interview Bethany & Charlie tell us openly and honestly about their conditions from diagnosis to how the deal with it today and in everyday life.
Bethany & sister Hannah are two remarkable twins who have taken this illness head on and realised there are others like themselves undiagnosed. Their experience as young teenagers soon discovered there was little information available and resorted to Google to explore their condition.
Social Media Patient Community did not exist, so Bethany & Hannah set about correcting this by starting their own Social media presence "Heart Charged" in hope to reach out to those with this condition and those still to be diagnosed.
They made us aware that as young women it was hard to get healthcare professionals to take them seriously with their health issues, simply sidelining them and saying "It's all part of growing up as a young Women" It wasn't until a member of the family discovered they had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that both Bethany & Hannah were then checked for this Condition.
These young women have gone from strength to strength and this is how they met Charlie through Their social media connections and recent success with the "Sudden Cardiac Art" Exhibition in the UK, now destined for Southern California.
#getheartcharged
#charliekirkman
# Stroke
# Subarachnoid hemorrhage
#Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour
#Prostate Cancer
#Bronchiectasis
#CharcotmarietoothDisease
#Emphysema
#The after life
#Ghosts
#Spirts
#Ouija boards
#Mediums
#Psychics
#Reincarnation
#HeartTransplant
#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
Check out our website at www.whostomanddick.com
It's already Episode 20 of Season 2 as we roll into winter 2024.
Again this week the boy's are lucky to have two Guests Bethany Keime and Charlie Kirkman, both have different heart conditions, Bathany and twin sister Hannah both suffer from Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy whilst Charlie has Arrhythmia.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which muscle tissues of the heart become thickened without an obvious cause. The parts of the heart most commonly affected are the interventricular septum and the ventricles.
This is is most often caused by abnormal genes in the heart muscle. These genes cause the walls of the heart chamber (left ventricle) to become thicker than normal. The thickened walls may become stiff and this can reduce the amount of blood taken in and pumped out to the body with each heartbeat.
How is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treated?
- Activity limits. ...
- Preventing dehydration. ...
- Medicines to treat shortness of breath and chest pain. ...
- Medicines to help prevent abnormal heart rhythms. ...
- Anticoagulants. ...
- Septal myectomy. ...
- Alcohol septal ablation. ...
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
An Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rhythm or rate of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm. It is normal for your heart rate to speed up during physical activity and to slow down while resting or sleeping but with Arrhythmia this can be irregular anytime.
While Arrhythmias can be a serious condition that can affect your health, there are also treatments available to help. By following a treatment plan and making heart healthy lifestyle changes, you can learn how to live with a cardiac arrhythmia.
In today's Interview Bethany & Charlie tell us openly and honestly about their conditions from diagnosis to how the deal with it today and in everyday life.
Bethany & sister Hannah are two remarkable twins who have taken this illness head on and realised there are others like themselves undiagnosed. Their experience as young teenagers soon discovered there was little information available and resorted to Google to explore their condition.
Social Media Patient Community did not exist, so Bethany & Hannah set about correcting this by starting their own Social media presence "Heart Charged" in hope to reach out to those with this condition and those still to be diagnosed.
They made us aware that as young women it was hard to get healthcare professionals to take them seriously with their health issues, simply sidelining them and saying "It's all part of growing up as a young Women" It wasn't until a member of the family discovered they had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that both Bethany & Hannah were then checked for this Condition.
These young women have gone from strength to strength and this is how they met Charlie through Their social media connections and recent success with the "Sudden Cardiac Art" Exhibition in the UK, now destined for Southern California.
#getheartcharged
#charliekirkman
# Stroke
# Subarachnoid hemorrhage
#Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour
#Prostate Cancer
#Bronchiectasis
#CharcotmarietoothDisease
#Emphysema
#The after life
#Ghosts
#Spirts
#Ouija boards
#Mediums
#Psychics
#Reincarnation
#HeartTransplant
#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
Check out our website at www.whostomanddick.com
Previous Episode
Retirement Village
Series II - Episode 19
Tday the boy's are back out on the road and this time they are exploring assisted living in the community was we all approach our senior years.
Today the boy's visit Nowton Park Retirement Village
Nowton Court is a beautiful manor house located in the grounds of Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.
Nowton Court is truly unique. The staffs passion is to ensure that the residents remain as independent as absolutely possible – enjoying their day-to-day life in a safe and secure environment without losing their freedom of choice.
Emergency and immediate support is provided for 24 hours per day to ensure all residents’ comfort and safety. Additional support can be bought in as and when required for any personal needs, and managed by the residents and their families as they choose.
Put simply, Nowton takes away the worry of doing daily chores so that residents can live, relax and enjoy – secure in the knowledge that help is at hand if needed.
Nowton Grange is a beautiful building which historically was used as the ‘Stable Block’ to the main Manor House when it was a private dewelling, It has been beautifully restored and converted into 18 privately owned apartments.
These exceptional apartments are supported with on-site services and are set within the delightful grounds of Nowton Court Retirement Village; which is conveniently located adjacent to Nowton Park and the extensive range of amenities in nearby Bury St Edmunds.
As part of Nowton Court Retirement Village, The Grange enjoys breath taking surroundings right on its doorstep and also has the opportunity for discounted use of the exclusive Heritage Beauty and Wellbeing Centre.
The boy's speak to Sam Dacey the homes manager who kindly tells us all about the set-up of the home and of course the daily operations and what plans she has for the home going forward. Sue Hughes (Activities manager) explains her role and how she ensures all residents are comfortable and accessing facilities locally. She also arranges activities in the home which are all optional and likes to arrange outings when she can.
Our first Resident joins us Brian Atkinson age 96, nearly 97 he explains. Brian is one lovely man, a very happy resident and a real life and sole of Nowton Court, loved by the residents and the staff alike. Brian gives us a very brief idea of his life story and of course his life now in the home.
We are joined finally by Pamela Cox (86) and what a delight Pamala is too. Pamala resides in the adjacent Nowton Grange which consists of a range of privately owned apartments for the over 55's. Pamala gives us a brief insight into her life and how the grange integrates with Nowton Court and what services she can access.
https://www.nowtonvillage.co.uk/services/luxury-retirement/the-grange/
https://www.nowtonvillage.co.uk/
#Mattlucas
# Stroke
# Subarachnoid hemorrhage
#Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour
#Prostate Cancer
#Bronchiectasis
#CharcotmarietoothDisease
#Emphysema
#The after life
#Ghosts
#Spirts
#Ouija boards
#Mediums
#Psychics
#Reincarnation
#HeartTransplant
#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
#HeartHealth
#MedicalBreakthrough
#EmotionalJourney
#SupportSystem
#HealthcareHeroes
#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
#MedicalJourney
#LifeLessons
#MentalWellness
#HealthAwareness
#InspirationalTalk
#LivingWithIllness
#RareDis
Check out our website at www.whostomanddick.com
Next Episode
Homophobia
Series 2, Episode 21
Today the boys have another special guest Federico Barbarossa who is hoping to make a documentary on Homophobia especially in the popular seaside town of Brighton England.
Using his personal experiences Federico is hoping to pitch his documentary to mainstream TV here in the UK, having already recorded many interviews with friends, special guest and local business owners.
We address today Homophobia in Brighton and generally in our communities and are surprised how this seems to be on the increase mainly down to social media.
What is the official definition of homophobia?
The homophobia definition is the fear, hatred, discomfort with, or mistrust of people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
Homophobia, like most phobias, is distinguished by an irrational fear of gay people or gay behavior. Gays have fought long and hard for the rights we have had recognised under our Constitution...but make no mistake about it.... homophobia and anti-gay attitudes are alive and well across our land and around the world.
Coined by George Weinberg, a psychologist, in the 1960s, the term homophobia is a blend of (1) the word homosexual, itself a mix of neo-classical morphemes, and (2) phobia from the Greek φόβος, phóbos, meaning "fear", "morbid fear" or "aversion". Weinberg is credited as the first person to have used the term in speech.
#getheartcharged
#charliekirkman
# Stroke
# Subarachnoid hemorrhage
#Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour
#Prostate Cancer
#Bronchiectasis
#CharcotmarietoothDisease
#Emphysema
#The after life
#Ghosts
#Spirts
#Ouija boards
#Mediums
#Psychics
#Reincarnation
#HeartTransplant
#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
Check out our website at www.whostomanddick.com
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