To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, Charmaine chats to actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson and her sister Emma. Emma was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy aged 41. Emma reveals how her life has been affected by her diagnosis and the sisters reflect on how their relationship has changed as a result. Kimberly also reveals why she’s such a fan of BHF charity shops and how they mean so much to her and her family.
For more information about cardiomyopathy visit:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy
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.
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