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TV Doctor Dr Hilary's Heart Scare After Chest Pain
21 Jan
Summary
- Dr. Hilary Jones experienced chest pain and was taken to hospital.
- He was diagnosed with pneumonia and pericarditis, an inflammation of the heart membrane.
- An initial ECG indicated a heart attack, which was later disproven.
Dr. Hilary Jones, a long-serving TV doctor, recently experienced a significant health scare over the Christmas period. The 72-year-old GP was taken to Pembury Hospital by ambulance after complaining of chest pain.
He revealed that a virus had caused pneumonia and pericarditis, an inflammation of the heart's surrounding membrane, which was quite painful. While an initial ECG reading was alarming, suggesting a heart attack, a thorough analysis of the trace together with medical staff confirmed the diagnosis of pericarditis.
Dr. Jones expressed his deep appreciation for the excellent care provided by the paramedics and the hospital team. His colleague, Lorraine, shared her concern but relief that he is now recovering. The doctor's role on the ITV show was recently scaled back at the end of the previous year due to budget adjustments.
