Davina McCall reveals cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

Presenter Davina McCall has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, an umbrella term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.

Davina McCall has announced that she has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, which encompasses conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.

This diagnosis follows a series of health challenges for the 59-year-old presenter. In 2024, she underwent surgery to remove a 14mm brain tumour, known as a colloid cyst. Following the procedure, McCall experienced what she described as 'advanced Alzheimer's' symptoms, including memory loss, which she called 'the worst year of my life'. Later that same year, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a lumpectomy in November.

Reflecting on her recent setbacks, McCall spoke at Hello! Magazine's Power List party about the experience of ageing. She told the gathering that she felt 'like a bouncy lamb' and described the process as liberating, saying she felt fortunate despite her difficulties. According to The Express, she stated: 'When I see other women behaving exactly how they want, I think, "Oh I could do that".'

Dr Nabila Laskar, consultant cardiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, notes that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women globally, yet remains poorly understood.

How it is being reported

• Heart disease can happen to slim, healthy women – the signs to watch out forAs Davina McCall reveals she has cardiovascular disease, doctors explain the nine things every woman should know about her heartThe i Paper · 24 Oct, 06:00
• Davina McCall opens up on facing 'challenges' following her latest health setbackEarlier this week, McCall revealed that she has diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, an umbrella term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vesselsEvening Standard · 23 Oct, 19:07

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