Cardiovascular disease is not rare. In the United States, nearly half of adults are living with some form of heart or blood vessel disease. It can affect anyone at any age, race, or background. But women face a different kind of risk. It is not just biological risk; it is a system risk. The medical system often fails to recognize these symptoms in women. Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Crushing fatigue. Dizziness. Swelling in your legs. Numbness that comes and goes. Too many

Life can change fast . Sometimes it’s one symptom. One scan. One “we’re not sure yet.” And suddenly you’re on a long road you never asked to be on. My story isn’t just about heart disease. It started with an idiopathic rare disease  that most people including doctors have never even heard of. That rare disease set off a chain reaction that eventually led to something wild: a 52mm EVOQUE transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement —basically a new heart valve placed through a ca

The invitation that changed everything. Because sometimes, the seat at the table is the miracle. I’m so excited! We are headed to Dublin, Ireland  for the #GHHUnite Summit 🌍  The Global Heart Hub brings together people from all over the world who care about heart health — patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers. We come together to learn, share ideas, and make sure patients’ voices are heard. 💫 Why This Means So Much It’s hard to describe what this invitation means t

Heart stuff is never simple, especially when you’ve walked through it like I have. But sometimes, we get a bit of good news in the...