Ricky Brown had had a perfect New York day, until it wasn't. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Ricky about the stroke he had at 38 and the trauma that followed. But also, how it might have been the best thing that ever happened to him. More information on stroke: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/stroke More on the BHF's research on strokes: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/circulatory-conditions-research/stroke-research And here's Ricky's blog, 'Apoplectic me: the scribblings of a bloke who had a stroke': http://www.apoplectic.me/ 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 To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at thetickertapes@bhf.org.uk&nbsp; <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE: David's story

The British Heart Foundation brings you real stories of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. You’ll hear about the challenges these conditions can bring, but also reasons to be cheerful.&nbsp;From time to time, you'll also hear special episodes with our BHF celebrity ambassadors, and episodes to mark major moments, such as the BHF's 60th anniversary in July 2021.&nbsp;So, see you soon, on The Ticker Tapes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.