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Administrative Assistant (Paris, France)

Marie, 59 years old

Marie, 59 years old

Last summer during the heatwave, I had difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, even though walking was my favorite pastime. I lead a healthy life and eat a balanced diet.
I decided to see my doctor because of the chronic fatigue and shortness of breath. I was worried about light pain in my arm that felt like rheumatism and a toothache. I was told that I had elevated troponin levels, which was an indication of damaged heart muscles. I was quickly hospitalized in cardiac intensive care and got my diagnosis: I had acute coronary syndrome. In other words, I was having a heart attack. A coronary angiography revealed that my right coronary artery was blocked. Unfortunately, an attempt to open the artery failed. My coronary artery will be blocked for the rest of my life. Now I’m getting full medical care and my doctor carefully monitors my condition. I had no warning before this event. This isn’t just something that happens to others!

 
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Retired (Lys-Lez-Lannoy, France)

At 70 years of age, I was in good health and never thought I’d one day be diagnosed as a person with heart failure (dilated cardiomyopathy). I had a narrow escape… It was the only organ I didn’t think would be affected. Until that point, my physical condition hadn’t caused any problems as I [...]

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Assia, 22 years old

Student, Middle School Student (77)

"I am a Master's student in international marketing and a work-study student at the Ministry of Education as a communications officer. In my life, I have always been active, ambitious, a girl who moves forward and aims high. I never imagined that my heart would remind me that I was not [...]

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Emilie, 47

Social Services Inspector, Toulouse

“I lead a fast-paced life: a successful professional and an athlete always on the go. During lockdown, I started experiencing persistent shortness of breath and intense fatigue, but I brushed these symptoms off despite my family history. An initial cardiology evaluation seemed reassuring. I [...]

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