Dr Hilary Jones has revealed he was rushed to hospital after a heart attack scare. The 72-year-old star had been hospitalised over Christmas with a virus, and an ECG initially indicated he had suffered a heart attack.
Speaking on Tuesday's episode of ITV's Lorraine, Dr Hilary explained he was diagnosed with pericarditis – inflammation of the lining around the heart – which caused chest pain. He was admitted to Pembury Hospital in Kent.
Dr Hilary said: 'It was a bit of a scare. I had this virus that was going around, and I had a bit of pneumonia. I also had pericarditis, which is an inflammation of the membrane around your heart. It was quite painful.'
He praised the paramedics who treated him: 'A 21-year-old guy and a slightly older lady, but they were brilliant. I was blue-lit into the hospital.'
Presenter Lorraine Kelly, 66, admitted she was 'very, very worried' when she heard the news. Dr Hilary confirmed he is now 'absolutely fine'.
