February is American Heart Month, an initiative focused on raising awareness about cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Susan Smith, a 79-year-old heart attack survivor, said she never thought this would happen to her.
“When the reality hit and I was on that gurney, I was scared to death. I was terrified, and I felt foolish because of what was happening to me. I had no idea,” Smith said…