With around 300,000 people having a heart attack each year, and heart disease  affecting one in four men and one in every six women; Good Hospital is hosting a public seminar on the heart and CPR techniques.

The talk, hosted by consultant cardiologist, Dr Beth Freestone, will look into symptoms and the affects of heart disease, as well as giving essential information and advice on treating heart-related conditions.  Senior resuscitation officer, Robin Davies, will demonstrate how the first aid technique, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped.

Beth said: “Coronary heart disease is the country’s most common cause of death, causing around 82,000 deaths each year.  There are an estimated 2.7 million people living with the condition and 2 million people affected by angina, the most common symptom of coronary heart disease, a and the risk of getting heart disease increases as you get older.

Members of the public who attend the seminar will be able to get expert advice and tips on what preventative measures can be taken and what symptoms to look out for, as well as what treatment options are available.

The event is taking place at Good Hope Hospital on Thursday 2 May in the Hospital’s education centre from 5pm.  To book your place or to find out details of the Hospital’s future health seminars, contact Sandra White on 0121 424 1218 or email: sandra.white@heartofengland.nhs.uk