The Hospital: Life on the Line continues with its second episode, offering audiences an insightful look into the lives of patients and the dedicated medical staff at the NHS Golden Jubilee, one of the UK’s busiest heart hospitals.
In this episode, airing on Channel 5 on Monday 10 June, we meet 60-year-old Margo, who has bravely lived with a heart condition since childhood. Her life is now at stake, and she urgently requires complex surgery to repair a faulty heart valve. The procedure, lasting approximately five hours, will be performed by surgeon Chuck Maclean and his team, who will temporarily stop Margo’s heart to correct the issue.
We also witness the story of 78-year-old Donald, who is scheduled for an operation to implant a defibrillator and regulate his dangerous heart rhythm. However, his procedure encounters a potential setback as he collapsed overnight, resulting in a head injury. A CT scan is necessary to determine if there has been any internal bleeding within his brain, and his operation may need to be postponed.
Additionally, the episode introduces us to 47-year-old Linda, who has defied the odds by pursuing a career in horse riding despite being born with Marfan syndrome, a rare condition affecting her heart. Her passion and determination are admirable, yet she constantly faces the reality that her condition could lead to a life-threatening emergency at any moment.
Meanwhile, 86-year-old Geoff, a former pilot, finds himself at risk of heart failure. Conventional open-heart surgery is not an option due to his advanced age, so Dr. Angie Ghattas proposes a non-surgical approach. She intends to repair his heart valve by inserting a tiny clip through an artery, offering a less invasive solution.
The Hospital: Life on the Line, Season 1 Episode 2, airs on Channel 5 at 10:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2024.
