Heart Matters: New Vodcast on Cardiac Health Launched in Dubai
Heart Matters: New Vodcast Empowers Public to Prevent Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease remains the worldās leading cause of death, yet the World Health Organisation (WHO) says nearly 80 per cent of heart problems can be prevented through lifestyle and environmental changes. To raise awareness and promote prevention, Gulf News has partnered with Kingās College Hospital London in Dubai to launch Heart Matters, a four-part vodcast timed for World Heart Day.
Inside the Series
Each episode features top cardiologists and surgeons sharing expert insights and practical advice:
Episode 1 ā āHeart of the Matterā
Dr Masood Khan explains major risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, poor diet, and family history, and shows how early detection and lifestyle changes can help.
Episode 2 ā āHeart Attack vs Heart Failureā
Dr Babar Bashir Chaudhri highlights the differences between a heart attack and heart failure and showcases advanced surgical interventions.
Episode 3 ā āInnovations in Cardiac Careā
Dr Mehmood Butt explores cutting-edge treatments, from CT-angiograms to minimally invasive procedures like TAVI and shockwave therapy.
Episode 4 ā āHeart Health and Diabetesā
Dr Layla Al Marzooqi discusses the unique cardiac risks for people with diabetes and offers clear steps to lower them.
Why It Matters
The series aims to shift the conversation from crisis response to prevention. Experts stress that regular screenings, healthy eating, quitting smoking, exercise, and stress management can dramatically reduce heart-disease risk.
How to Listen
The first episode debuts September 19, 2025 on gulfnews.com/podcasts/heart-matters and major podcast platforms.
By making trusted medical knowledge easy to access, Heart Matters empowers audiences to take charge of their heart healthāproving that, for cardiovascular disease, prevention truly is the best cure.
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