Deadly Heart Trek, and Rheumatic Heart Disease: Dr Gavin Wheaton

This episode, Sami chats to Dr Gavin Wheaton about Rheumatic Heart Disease, and the Deadly Heart Trek.

Dr Wheaton is a paediatric cardiologist at Adelaide’s Women and Children’s Hospital, and part of the Deadly Heart Trek.

Deadly Heart Trek is a group of experienced doctors, local health workers and aboriginal leaders visiting communities across Australia to diagnose, treat and help prevent RHD, while learning and responding to the needs of communities.

HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit our website:  https://www.heartkids.org.au

LINKS
Learn more about Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD):
https://www.rhdaustralia.org.au/

Learn more about Deadly Heart Trek:
https://deadlyhearttrek.org/

CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Dr Gavin Wheaton
Producer: Melissa Clarke