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Sabrina, 40 years old

Sabrina, 40 years old

Another classic day for a full-time mom in her early forties: work at 7am, off at 3pm, I'm home. I allow myself a good hour's active walking with my girlfriends, do a bit of tidying up, cook my evening meal. Then it's off to bed.
At 3.15am, I wake up suddenly with a pain in the middle of my back and a stomach ache. I swallow a dose of Bach flowers, telling myself it'll pass... But not at all... I wake up my husband, feeling nauseous... I immediately understand that something's wrong. EMS, hospital, blood test, electrocardiogram, it all comes together... I'm told it's probably an anxiety attack... But the blood results come back: elevated cardiac enzymes. You're having a heart attack, lady! Today, I'm recovering slowly, in rehabilitation for several weeks.
I was right to trust my instincts and listen to myself, not hesitating to call the ambulance. Otherwise, I might not be here to testify... You too, listen to yourself and trust what you feel. We're going to make some noise - all women need to be taken seriously and treated quickly. Let's all support the actions of Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes. It's never too late to save the lives of those around us, like the little hummingbirds of prevention!

 
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Stéphanie, age 41

Marignane, administrative employee

At the age of 31, I was diagnosed with arteriopathy of the lower limbs, with pain on walking, probably due to a favorable hereditary background as well as the use of contraception with synthetic estrogens and heavy smoking. Stenting of my primitive iliac artery and dilatation of my internal iliac [...]

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Alexandra, 37

Compiègne, Administrative Assistant

“My heart stopped beating for 62 minutes.”Benjamin, Alexandra’s husband, recounts. “It’s May 21, 2021. I’m playing video games in the kitchen of our house. Alexandra is sitting on the living room couch, watching a TV show. She makes a strange noise, like snoring. I go over to check on [...]

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Françoise

Rennes

"It's August 2022, and I'm living by the sea as I do every summer to enjoy my grandchildren. I go for a swim, as I do every morning, because the sea is calm and azure, and the beach is empty of summer visitors. As I swim, my head suddenly plunges forward, my body out of control. I move in [...]

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