The simple heart health study that likely saved Brian Langskaill’s life — 3AW

With no symptoms or issues bothering him, Brian Langskaill didn’t have any reason to suspect a problem.

Even his GP was comfortable with where his health was at.

But Brian, a 66-year-old truck driver from Lara, figured he may as well take part in a heart health study from the Baker Insitute.

He was in surgery shortly after, having two stents put into the left artery of his heart.

“I’m very fortunate,” Brian told Neil Mitchell.

Professor Tom Marwick, Director of the Baker Institute, said Brian’s story was not uncommon.

“We’ve seen these stories in the newspapers all year, haven’t we,” he said.

— originally published by 3AW, 31 May 2022 (Host: Neil Mitchell)