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Research shows the number of people living with atrial fibrillation (AF) – a dangerous heart rhythm condition and a major cause of stroke – has increased by 72 per cent in England over the last two decades.

My mother had atrial fibrillation and had a stroke which landed her in a nursing home for seven years. I think the danger of this is now much more realised than it was in 2007.

Liz Carnell

I have AF, I was diagnosed in January 2021. I had strange irregular heart rate, sometimes feeling the heart race, then feeling like it stopped, then a sudden thud in my chest. I have been on warfarin since, this is to thin the blood to help avoid strokes.

Marilyn Earp

I have AF and was diagnosed in July 2018 before the Covid vaccine. It’s a horrible feeling when your heart starts to race and pump erratically.

Jo Walker

I was diagnosed in December 2009 after a bad case of pneumonia. I take medication to control it. To be honest it’s more unnerving when I’m not in AF as I’m so used to the fast heart feeling.

Pamela Michelle Dolan

CHRIS KAMARA

Broadcaster Chris Kamara is leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season after 24 years, it has been announced.

What a fantastic bloke, always a smile, always made people laugh, a one off. Will be missed by many. Some of his footy commentary will be remembered forever.

Tony Baker

Wishing you every blessing for the future. Thank you for your football years at Leeds United and your lovely singing voice. Your smiley face and jokey comments brought much happiness to others.

Margaret Fearon

Kammy will definitely be missed on Sataurday match days. A great guy, fantastic sense of humour, bringing great joy to the viewers.

Manjit Deo

So sad to see him leave. Great to watch him (and his singing is sublime). Wishing him all the best. We’ll miss your sparkling personality.

Lynne Reynolds

All the best for the future Kammy. Lovely, down to earth, funny guy. Will miss your commentary on Sky Sports and Ninja Warrior with Ben Shepherd.

Dale Banks

Makes me laugh soon as I see him, such a funny man.

Linda Beals

There will never be another Kammy.

Eve Tidswell

Unbelievable Jeff! And not in a good way, sorry to hear the news! Whilst not being a massive sports fan he brought tears of laughter to my face with his witty commentary. Much love Chris. Top fella Kammy.

Joanne Milner

Ya knew Kammy was in the pub when you heard him laughing. Great guy. Good luck.

Martin Stokes

Good luck to a great guy. Going to miss you, you always make me laugh.

Susan Banks

Great guy, great player in his time, will be missed in the sporting world.

Mike Newsome

He will be missed, a great laugh.

Jill Davis

Such a shame, superb pundit and commentator. Good fun.

Ashley Barnard

He’ll be back doing something else soon, I hope.

Peter Cunningham

Kammy. The legend. I wish him all the best.

John Christopher

Over 600 games for various clubs. As I remember, not the greatest ability but consistent, knew his limitations and did his job well most of the time. Sad to hear about his health issues, which I assume is why he’s not staying at Sky – always entertaining, and could brighten up even the dullest of games with him punditry. Thanks Kammy, good luck.

Norman Gough