YES, you can survive heart surgery and heart disease with the right resources, information, and dedicated attention from medical professionals. I learned this invaluable lesson 30 years ago as a young woman facing a rare heart disease issue that left many doctors puzzled. At that time, the WomenHeart organization was not in existence, so I felt incredibly isolated in my struggle. Fortunately, I was one of the lucky women who was able to advocate for myself and convince my doctor(s) that I was experiencing an unusual problem, characterized by severe and persistent pain in my heart. My determination to seek answers was driven by a desire to understand what was happening to my body, especially since I was not yet in menopause and felt overwhelmed by the lack of information available to women like me. This experience ignited a passion within me to raise awareness about women’s heart health and the importance of listening to one’s body, ultimately empowering others in similar situations to take charge of their health journey.
Today, women have access to resources for support and knowledge.
WomenHeart Info
Source: WomenHeart (https://www.womenheart.org/about-us/#Our-Story)
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease was founded in 1999 by three women, Nancy Loving, Jackie Markham, and Judy Mingram who had heart attacks while in their 40s and faced many obstacles, including misdiagnosis, inadequate treatment, and social isolation.
Learn more about the organization and subscribe to their Newsletter at the link below:
https://www.womenheart.org/subscribe/
Do you know there are serious gaps in how heart attacks are diagnosed and treated in women under 50 years old?
Learn more at https://myheartsisters.org/
All the best in Wellness!
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