The Pat Kenny Show Ask the Expert: World heart day
Sep 29, 2025
Dr. David Burke, a Consultant Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology at the Beacon Hospital, joins to discuss critical heart health insights for World Heart Day. He highlights the importance of monitoring heart health, explores gender differences in heart disease presentations, and delves into genetic and lifestyle risk factors. Dr. Burke also shares the benefits of wearable technology like the Whoop and Apple Watch, advises on recognizing troubling symptoms like palpitations, and clarifies misconceptions about heart-related chest pain.
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World Heart Day's Purpose
- World Heart Day raises awareness and encourages monitoring of heart health under the theme "Don't miss a beat."
- Dr David Burke emphasises vigilance because heart disease remains the number one killer across sexes.
Family History Matters
- Family history raises your risk and often brings problems earlier in life.
- Dr David Burke urges proactive monitoring if parents or siblings had early heart disease.
Use Wearables For Continuous Data
- Use fitness wearables to track continuous heart metrics like heart rate and recovery.
- Dr David Burke says continuous data enhances clinical snapshots from periodic clinic visits.