HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — There’s a reason why this blood pressure reading is a big deal for 62-year-old Crystal Sears. Just five months ago, it was 162 over 96.
After a minor heart attack in 2014, where she received a stent, Sears made lifestyle changes to lower her blood pressure and prevent further heart issues — losing weight, eating healthy and taking medication. But nothing was working.
“I was dealing with pounding on my chest,” Sears said. “I was dealing with shortness of breath. I couldn’t go to the bedroom to bathroom. It was really rough for me.”…