Women's Heart Health Survival Stories

To celebrate February Heart Health Awareness Month, five women share their experiences overcoming heart disease and leading active lifestyles today.

Written by Lisa Cappelloni
Published on February 8, 2012

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Endocarditis

26-year-old Heather underwent five heart surgeries and received a temporary heart pump, after developing endocarditis.

Iman Dorty, 29, a model, suffered from two strokes and heart failure while pregnant with her son.

Scarlette, 46, had no heart health issues, until one morning... when she woke up gasping for breath.

Melissa Moser, 27, suffered from a near fatal pulmonary embolism during college. Now she's healthier than ever.

Pam Anderson, 58, a mother and wife, went into cardiac arrest during recovery from a routine colon surgery. Discover how she's changed her lifestyle.

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