Richard Madeley reveals his heart in National Heart Month

TV presenter Richard Madeley has revealed that he had often worried that he might die before the age of 50 because of a history of heart disease in his family. His Dad, aged just 49, died of a heart attack when Richard was 21. For National Heart Month Richard wanted to reveal his own heart - to get the UK thinking about their own heart health. Richard had an echocardiogram, also known as an echo, undertaken at Kings College Hospital, London by Research Registrar Amit Bhan. Richard said: "I was initially a bit apprehensive about having the heart scan. But after my dad died suddenly of a heart attack at just 49, I've always been aware of how important it is to look after your heart health. "The scan itself only took 15 minutes, but it felt like a lifetime as the doctor examined the screen closely for any early indications of the disease. I waited to hear the outcome and was relieved to hear that all was well. - British Heart Foundation