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One woman dies almost every minute from heart disease. Yet studies show that only 21% of women view heart disease as their greatest health threat. With the help of women like those featured below, Go Red Por Tu Corazón aims to raise awareness. Read on to learn that every heart has a story, and these stories are the heart of Go Red Por Tu Corazón.
Gloria Boisvert
Gloria, a busy mom of two, thought it was heartburn but, thinking “better safe than sorry,” decided to visit the doctor. That decision saved her life. She underwent heart surgery. The recovery was painful, but she now wears her scar as a badge of honor. Exposing it gives her a chance to talk openly about heart disease with other women. “No matter who you are or what lifestyle you lead, you need to be informed and make the changes you can,” she says.
Cathy Harrison
The "ultimate" tomboy, Cathy grew up physically active and played varsity sports in college. When her heart rate inexplicably jumped to 220 beats per minute during a routine bike ride, doctors diagnosed her with cardiomyopathy, a rare but serious condition that causes the heart muscle to become inflamed and to work less efficiently. Today, Cathy has a dual defibrillator and pacemaker implanted in her chest to help regulate her heartbeat. "I ate right and exercised... if I hadn't done those things, my body may not have been strong enough to withstand all that I had been through."
