Women's stories
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“They told me it was a sinus infection.”
Garima Dwivedi, Stroke survivor
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Heart
A high-risk inheritance
Carissa’s diagnosis in pregnancy signaled a bigger issue – one that she’d later take control of, with her family’s support
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Stroke
Lisa's healing journey
Combining the power of traditional and western medicine helped Lisa Meeches recover from stroke.
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Stroke
Pregnant and terrified: Megan’s stroke story
Her blood pressure was dangerously high but the young mother was repeatedly sent home
I want women to know the signs of stroke, and I want them to be aware that it’s not just men.
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The toll of heart disease
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Heart
A high-risk inheritance
Carissa’s diagnosis in pregnancy signaled a bigger issue – one that she’d later take control of, with her family’s support
![Christina Stuwe](https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/sites/hsf/story/christina-stuwe/christina_034_1920x972.jpg?rev=0d811a4bdbaf42148766959f337658a9&mw=357&mh=285&hash=5F8F5F86FF7F667183EBF8DF4929F565)
Heart
Saving a mother's heart
It was almost too late when Christina learned that pregnancy complications had increased her risk of heart disease
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Heart
Back from the brink
Michelle tried for months to get her symptoms taken seriously. Then she had a heart attack
They wouldn’t listen to me until I flatlined.
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“We can't expect doctors to recognize women's symptoms, until the research does.”
Sherryn Rambihar, Cardiologist
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