The Brief
- An Arizona woman is sharing her story of survival after suffering a near-fatal cardiovascular event one year ago.
- Doctors used an Impella device to rest her heart and pump blood to vital organs, leading to a rapid recovery.
- She and her doctor are urging women to recognize the unique symptoms of cardiovascular disease and advocate for their health.
PHOENIX – An Arizona woman is urging women to advocate for their heart health one year after cardiovascular disease nearly took her life. Thanks to an Impella device, she is alive today and sharing her story.
Who She Is:
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