On this week’s episode, we're talking about heart health – a critical conversation given that cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 31% of all deaths.

Joining us is Professor Peter Macdonald, a renowned cardiologist and senior staff specialist in the Cardiopulmonary Transplant Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital, whose ground-breaking work in transplant care—including the world-first transplant of a heart that had stopped beating—continues to redefine cardiac treatment. We also hear from Professor Chris Hayward, Director of the Mechanical and Circulatory Support research program at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, whose expertise in artificial hearts is revolutionizing advanced heart failure management. Finally, Gary Henry, a heart transplant recipient, shares his inspiring journey from a life of heart-related challenges to a vibrant, renewed existence,  all thanks to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.

Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. 

To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.