Mark Francois said:
“This groundbreaking research could offer hope to people like the hundreds living with heart failure as a result of a heart attack in our region. It’s incredible to think that in as little as ten years time we could literally mend broken hearts.”
“I urge everyone in Rayleigh and Wickford to support this Appeal and help make a cure for damaged hearts become a reality.”
While the number of people dying of heart disease, which includes heart attacks, in Rochford has fallen from 176 in 1994 to 117 in 2008, the number of people across the UK surviving heart attacks and living with heart failure has continued to rise. (2)
The BHF is urging the public to support the Mending Broken Hearts Appeal. Call 0300 333 0333 or visit www.bhf.org.uk/mbh to order an appeal pack.