What do James Bond, a former Prime Minister and a grand-slam winning Captain of the British Lions all have in common?

Roger Moore, Tony Blair and Bill Beaumont all suffered from an arrhythmia – a serious heart condition that can now be cured.

Arrhythmia:

• Is one of the top ten causes of hospital attendance you’ve probably never heard of.
• Affects over 700,000 people in the UK and the majority of Londoners are unaware of them.
• Contributes to an estimated 100,000 deaths every year in the UK.
• 75% of Londoners are unaware that arrhythmias can also lead to heart attack and stroke.
• Can have a devastating impact on quality of life, affecting work, sport and everyday activities.
• Can now be cured in many cases using a minor, keyhole surgical procedure.

A pioneering keyhole procedure for heart rhythm disorders is performed by Dr Anthony Chow at University College London Hospital and the Wellington Hospital.

Hayleigh Jayne, a GB kayaker had to limit her training due to her arrhythmia. Paul, a manager from Surrey couldn’t do any strenuous activity but now runs the London Triathlon every year following a minor procedure that has cured his arrhythmia.

As we continue in these difficult economic times, stress has serious implications on heart health but the majority of Londoners are unaware of arrhythmia, as detailed by the London Arrhythmia Network.