Dutch television ⁤presenter Jan de Hoop has provided ‍a reassuring⁤ health update to ⁣his followers​ after experiencing⁣ a heart attack at ⁢the ‍end of June. ⁣In a recent vlog,‌ de Hoop detailed his experience and ‌the subsequent medical evaluations, offering⁣ a⁣ positive outlook despite a ⁤necessary rehabilitation ‌period.

recap of Events and ⁤Initial Concerns

The vlog begins​ with a reflection on his ‍previous broadcast, which concluded⁣ dramatically with his heart attack in Zeeland. De ​Hoop explained he’s⁣ received numerous inquiries about his ⁢well-being, ⁤to which he responded, “Fortunately a bit better.”

Following the incident, de Hoop underwent a ‍heart film and an ultrasound at the‌ hospital. ⁣He ‍expressed relief, stating, “Fortunately, ⁢it ⁣turned out ​that the heart was not damaged.” Despite this positive news, ⁣he⁤ acknowledged‍ a important recovery process lies ahead.

Rehabilitation and Precautions

De​ Hoop ​shared footage ⁤from one of his rehabilitation walks with ⁢viewers.‌ During the walk, he​ humorously ‌pointed out the ⁢need for caution near ⁤a blackberry bush, joking about the effects of his blood-thinning medication: “I have quite a few blood thinners. Then I⁢ lie here.”

Recognizing the Symptoms

De Hoop ⁢recounted⁢ experiencing chest pain, radiating ‍to his jaw and throat,⁣ while on holiday in ⁤late June. He proactively ⁣searched his‍ symptoms online and suspected a heart attack. He described the arrival of an ambulance at⁤ his campsite as “a bit embarrassing, but​ then an ambulance with screaming siren came‌ on the campsite,” as he previously shared with Radio Gelderland.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Hospital⁣ tests confirmed the diagnosis: a small blockage in a side‍ branch of⁤ a coronary ‌artery. ‍De Hoop⁢ reported⁣ that the blockage was successfully removed, and his ‌condition is now stable. “They⁣ have removed it vrey well here, and now ‍it is going again.”

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