Women's stories
“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
Stroke
Lisa's healing journey
Combining the power of traditional and western medicine helped Lisa Meeches recover from stroke.
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
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
Heart
Saving a mother's heart
It was almost too late when Christina learned that pregnancy complications had increased her risk of heart disease
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.
“We can't expect doctors to recognize women's symptoms, until the research does.”
Sherryn Rambihar, Cardiologist
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