Stories and shared lived experiences fostering connection, advocacy and hope across the European heart community.
Stories and shared lived experiences fostering connection, advocacy and hope across the European heart community.
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I often think about what might have happened if I hadn’t gone to the hospital that day — I might not have woken up again.
I often think about what might have happened if I hadn’t gone to the hospital that day — I might not have woken up again.
When I talk about my transplant or my cardiomyopathy, I can say it has been one of the hardest things in my life — but also one of the most beautiful.
I am the living proof that life-saving actions — calling for help, performing cardiac massage, using a defibrillator — save lives.
I didn’t leave the hospital thinking I had a guardian angel. But today, if someone told me they were removing it, I would be afraid. It’s my lifeline.
When I first heard the words “heart failure”, I thought my life was over... But heart failure is not a death sentence. It’s tough, but you can live with it, manage it, and even thrive.
When life brings you to your knees, you have a choice to make: to sit back and wait — or to rise to the calling.
On New Year’s Day 2024, my life changed forever.
On New Year’s Day 2024, my life changed forever.
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