{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e301edcf93dd0d45115b556/6075a8e967670a3eafeb27d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HEART VALVE DISEASE: Alex's story","description":"<p>Alex Martin's hope of joining the army was dashed after a shock diagnosis. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Alex about the physical challenges and emotional strain as he recovers from a major operation, and adjusts to a new life with a mechanical heart valve.</p><p><br></p><p>More information on heart valve disease and valve surgery:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-valve-disease</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/treatments/valve-heart-surgery</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at thetickertapes@bhf.org.uk</p>","author_name":"The British Heart Foundation"}