In raising awareness about cardiovascular disease during Heart Awareness Month, I am joined in the studio by Dr Farai Dube, an accomplished physician and cardiologist with over 20 years of medical experience. He speaks to me about the direct connection between heart conditions and strokes as part of cardiovascular disease. Also joined by Mntuwabantu Musa Sodaba, a patient who shared his experience of suffering a stroke in 2018 and how he lived with cardiovascular disease for seven years. His journey is one of resilience, faith, and the life-saving support of skilled medical professionals such as Dr Dube. I found out more about cardiovascular disease as one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. During our conversation, Dr Dube unpacked the risk factors which are lifestyle-related habits while also sharing ways to reduce them. This enlightening episode focuses on raising awareness and promoting early detection and treatment so that more people can survive and thrive, just like Mntuwabantu.#RelebogilePod This episode was brought to you by Novartis.Novartis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Magwa Crescent West, Waterfall City, Jukskei View, 2090. Co. Reg. No. 1946/020671/07. Tel. No. +27 (0) 11 347 6600. To report an adverse event, email:
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