Tag: heart attack awareness
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Heart-Safe Tips for Cold Weather Protection and Safety
Why cold weather affects the heart Winter brings temperature drops, shorter days, and increased stress on the cardiovascular system. For people with existing heart conditions or those at risk, the cold can raise blood pressure, thicken blood, and increase the work the heart must do to keep the body warm. Understanding these risks is the…
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Identical Twins Split by a Twin Rhythm: Surviving SCAD Heart Attacks Together
Two Hearts, One Twin Bond: A Shared Fight Against SCAD In Rathangan, Co. Kildare, identical twins Mairéad Lyons and Thérèse Walsh share more than DNA. They share a rare medical journey: both suffered spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in their 30s, within eight months of one another. Their story is a powerful reminder that women’s…
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Identical Twins Share a Twin-Time Heart Twist: Surviving SCAD Together
Two Hearts, One Twin Bond: A Shared SCAD Journey When identical twins Mairéad Lyons and Thérèse Walsh speak, you hear the closeness of a bond forged from birth. That bond extended into a shared medical emergency: both women experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in their 30s, within eight months of each other. It’s a…