Heart Failure and Beyond - Patient Fuelled Podcast

Heart failure doesn't look the way people think. And that's exactly the problem. In this raw, deeply honest episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick Hartshorne-Evans sits down with Gavin and Julie Redhead — a heart failure patient and his registered carer - for part two of their conversation. What follows is one of the most human, unguarded accounts of what it truly means to live with hea...

What really happens the moment you're told you have heart failure? Not the clinical version - the real one. In this powerful episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick sits down with Gavin and Julie - a couple navigating life since Gavin's severe heart failure diagnosis in 2019. Gavin is a patient educator with the Pumping Marvellous Foundation and a long-term heart condition survivor. Juli...

Welcome to Heart Failure Unfiltered, a 3-part podcast series from the Pumping Marvellous Foundation — the UK’s heart failure charity. In Episode 3: It’s the Heart That Talks, Nick Hartshorne-Evans is joined by Dr Fozia Ahmed, Consultant Cardiologist and patients to explore the future of heart failure care, where cardiac devices don’t just treat the heart… they help predict when it’s in trouble. Be...

Welcome to  Heart Failure Unfiltered , a powerful podcast series from the Pumping Marvellous Foundation — the UK’s heart failure charity. In  Episode 2: Life After the Implant ,  Nick Hartshorne-Evans  is joined by Dr Fozia Ahmed, Consultant Cardiologist and patients living with ICD and CRT devices to explore what happens  after  the procedure. Because the real story doesn’t start in the theatre....

Welcome to Heart Failure Unfiltered, a powerful new 3-part podcast series from the Pumping Marvellous Foundation — the UK’s heart failure charity. In this episode, Nick Hartshorne-Evans, Founder & CEO of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, is joined by Dr Fozia Ahmed,Consultant Cardiologist, and patients living with cardiac devices to open up an honest, human conversation about heart failure tr...

What does “better” heart failure care actually look like in2030? And more importantly… 👉 Do we have a shared vision to get there?   In this episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick Hartshorne-Evans the CEO of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation explores the future of heart failure care — from the perspective of patients, clinicians, and the NHS.   💡 What this episode explores: Whether the NHS has...

When it comes to heart failure, time matters. But where do we lose it? In this episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick Hartshorne-Evans CEO of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, explores one of the most critical gaps in NHS cardiovascular care: 👉 The delay between first symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.   💡 What this episode covers: Why heart failure diagnosis is often delayed The early sign...

What are BEAT Heart Health Events really showing us? In this episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick Hartshorne-Evans CEO of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation explores a critical question for the NHS and prevention: 👉 Are we seeing more cardiovascular risk — or simply seeing it sooner?   Across communities, patterns are emerging: Repeating risk factors People discovering risks they didn’t know...

Is Primary Care under-involved in heart failure — or under-enabled? In this episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick Hartshorne-Evans CEO of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, explores one of the biggest opportunities in NHS cardiovascular care: 👉 Unlocking the power of Primary Care in heart failure management. We ask the real questions: What makes heart failure difficult to manage outside secon...

Heart failure care is full of good intentions — guidelines, pathways, scoring systems, and risk tools. But what happens when they all collide? In this episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Nick Hartshorne-Evans asks a fundamental question: 👉 Have we over-engineered heart failure care? Introducing BEAT Heart Failure — a simpler, clearer way tosupport patients, empower clinicians, and create somethi...

Heart Failure in Primary Care: Why Training Is Essential for NHS Outcomes, Admissions & Early Diagnosis   Heart failure training in Primary Care isn’t optional—it’s essential to improving NHS outcomes. In this Heart Failure Unfiltered Masterclass episode from the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, Nick Hartshorne-Evans explores a critical system-level question: 👉 Is investment in Primary Care hea...

Heart Failure Masterclass (Ep 2): Primary Care Diagnosis, Treatment & Why Knowledge Changes Everything   What happens when Primary Care truly understands heart failure? In this Heart Failure Unfiltered Masterclass episode from the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, Nick Hartshorne-Evans explores how knowledge, confidence, and training in Primary Care can transform not just diagnosis—but the entire...

Heart Failure in Primary Care: Why Training, Early Diagnosis & GP Confidence Matter | Masterclass Podcast Why is heart failure still being missed in Primary Care—and what can we do about it? In this Heart Failure Unfiltered Masterclass episode from the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, Nick Hartshorne-Evans explores one of the most critical challenges in cardiovascular care: 👉 The role ofPrimary...

When Breathing Becomes a Battle: Heart Failure, Breathlessness & Missed Warning Signs | Real Patient VoicesWhen breathing becomes a battle, something isn’t right. In this powerful episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Pumping Marvellous Foundation Founder Nick Hartshorne-Evans is joined by Professor Rajiv Sankaranarayanan a Consultant Cardiologist and real patients to explore one of the most mi...

When Breathing Becomes a Battle: Heart Failure, Breathlessness & Missed Warning Signs | Real Patient VoicesWhen breathing becomes a battle, something isn’t right. In this powerful episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Pumping Marvellous Foundation Founder Nick Hartshorne-Evans is joined by Professor Rajiv Sankaranarayanan a Consultant Cardiologist and real patients to explore one of the most mi...

When Breathing Becomes a Battle: Heart Failure, Breathlessness & Missed Warning Signs | Real Patient VoicesWhen breathing becomes a battle, something isn’t right. In this powerful episode of Heart Failure Unfiltered, Pumping Marvellous Foundation Founder Nick Hartshorne-Evans is joined by Professor Rajiv Sankaranarayanan a Consultant Cardiologist and real patients to explore one of the most mi...

🎉 Welcome to our marvellous podcast, powered by AI and driven by the voices of patients! 🎉 We’re thrilled to have you join us on this incredible journey of discovery, learning, and connection. And guess what? We’ve got something extra special for you—please give a warm welcome to our brand-new presenters, Fred and Daphne! 🎙️👏 Fred and Daphne are here to guide you through captivating stories, in...

Meet Steve from Barrow in Furness in the UK, who lives with Heart Failure. Steve is a Pumping Marvellous Patient Educator, a patient expert. He talks about his life and experiences through the podcast and shares his secret sauce with listeners.

Meet Fran from Edinburgh, Scotland, who lives with Heart Failure. Fran is a Pumping Marvellous Patient Educator, a patient expert. She talks about her life and experiences through the podcast and shares her secret sauce with listeners.

If you have Heart Failure and are meeting with your doctor or nurse, it’s important to ask questions that will help you understand your condition, treatment options, and ways to manage your health. Preparing for a doctor’s or nurse’s appointment can help you make the most of your timeand ensure you cover everything important. Listen to learn more about some tips for preparing and key questions you...

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Today, we launch the second Heart Failure Unfiltered — a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about heart failure In this episode, Kavita, Dr. Rajiv Sankaranarayanan and Nick Hartshorne-Evans, highlighting the signs and symptoms and how heart failure is often diagnosed far too late. Through this podcast, we aim to raise awareness, improve understanding, and ultimately help more people get diagno...

People interacting with healthcare services must be treated with respect. They must have equal, timely and appropriate access to optimal treatments and care, as outlined by national and international guidelines. Equally, that respect must be reciprocated to healthcare professionals. People must understand all communication at the point of discussion, explained clearly and in an understandable form...

Today, we launch Heart Failure Unfiltered — a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about heart failure and honouring the memory of Kavita Oberoi OBE’s beloved mum, who sadly passed away one year ago today. In this first episode, Kavita shares her personal story alongside Dr. Rajiv Sankaranarayanan and Nick Hartshorne-Evans, highlighting how heart failure is often diagnosed far too late — when pa...

Presented in collaboration with  The Pumping Marvellous Foundation , this podcast aims to  create a more compassionate, supportive environment  for those living with heart failure. By tuning in, you’ll  gain deeper insights, discover valuable resources , and become part of a community dedicated to hope, resilience, and proactive change. You Will Hear From: Individuals Living with Heart Failure  –...