#heartmonth

[waiitiridge]

I have been MIA the last few weeks. Why?

I had a cardiac episode and blacked out driving (i pulled over, so no crash but still less than ideal). After some testing I have been diagnosed with Left Ventricular NonCompaction Cardiomyopathy. I was in the hospital for just under 3 weeks, started some meds, and have had an S-ICD placed to prevent cardiac episodes in the future. This is genetic, my mum had it and passed away at 52, my nanna at 47, and my aunt has had a heart transplant. As a teen I had some testing done that showed no symptoms and was told I was fine. Evidently not.

Now I have a life filled with hospital rooms, surgeries, and scars to look forward to. A bit gutted but I am so proud of how much I have accomplished so far with our property. I am allowed to work in my garden, I will just need to take things a bit more slowly. Watching my flowers and admiring my rocky beds seems so much more filling. Home has never been more healing

[medschooltutors]

Always listen to your heart. #FridayFunny #HeartMonth #thebestmedicine https://hubs.ly/H0b0lVD0

[thepurplelilac]

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Starting Saturday Feb 10th I will provide #crochet classes in #Toronto for basic (4-5pm) and advanced (5-6pm) levels. 4 classes total (1 session every Saturday). Supplies will be provided. DM for price and details. The advanced crochet classes project in February is the anatomical heart (#HeartMonth). Basic crochet skills knowledge are needed for this course. #sciart #scicomm #science #instascience #crocheted #instacrochet #crochetlovers #crochetaddicts #UofT #UofTMed #phdlife

[thediaryofnikkiv]

A love like...#BarackandMichelle❤️ #44 #HeartMonth (at Guadalupe Inn Brooklyn)

[browngirlsdoballet]

Wear Red Day, hosted by the American Heart Association, works to educate others on how heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women. For women, who have a higher risk for dying from heart disease and stroke, it accounts for nearly 1 of every 3 deaths in the U.S. Go red today to help bring attention to the #1 killer of women. Dancer: @niyasheppard Photog: @somesweetphoto Styling: @danib_productions for @artisanbytrade Dress: @mysteriousbynpn #GoRedWearRed #gored #americanheartassociation #heartmonth

[ihearticie]

Day 27 of Heart Month❤This goes out to all the heart warriors and parents of heart warriors. It takes a certain type of person to face what we are battling. Some days are easier than others but we always find the strength to stand up and fight. #heartparents #heartwarrior #heartmonth #doubleoutletrightventricle #dorv #persistentleftsuperiorvenacava #tof #tetralogyoffallot #chd #chdsux #chdawareness #fckchd #firsttimeparents #1in100 #ihearticie #daughter

[karlynwonderland]

Well tomorrow officially marks Heart disease awareness month! Here I am at 2 years old showing off my battles. My scar looks very faint now (but still bad ass). I use to hate it. Now I show it off with pride. Do you think my parents thought I was going to grow up to be a "normal" 22 year old? Whatever normal is any ways. I'm in college. I can drive myself to school. I can work out. I am volunteering with babies who have what I have. I'm a science geek now thanks to my congenital heart disease (CHD). I am going to be a pediatric cardiac nurse thanks to my CHD. I believe my battles have lead me to my victories.

[ihearticie]

❤February is heart month and February 7-14 is CHD awareness week. ❤ Congenital heart defects affect 1 in 100 babies. Tetraology of Fallot affects 5 in 10,000 with fewer than 20,000 cases in the U.S. per year.  I knew nothing of these statistics until Icie became one of the 5 in 10,000. Be sure to follow ihearticie for the latest and greatest as Carl and I navigate Tetraology of Fallot with our daughter. Comment, ask questions, get involved. Help us make a rare defect a common conversation.