Rebecca Fortunato
My name is Rebecca and I was diagnosed with Coronary Microvascular Heart Disease in December of 2007. Had it been easy to find a correct diagnosis, my story would end here. Unfortunately, as in many cases, women are often given wrong information and left untreated.
The first six doctors were wrong.
The pain wasn't stress related, it wasn't GERD.
And it most certainly wasn't in my head.
If this scenario sounds familiar, then we have much to discuss.
It's time that women like us speak out about our experiences with chest pain.
It's imperative that we share our stories and knowledge with others so that the cycle of misdiagnosis and confusion stops.
Most importantly, now is the time to become your own best advocate and find the cause of your pain.
My sincere hope is that, through my experience, others will be empowered to seek better advice, appropriate care and peace of mind.
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The first six doctors were wrong.
The pain wasn't stress related, it wasn't GERD.
And it most certainly wasn't in my head.
If this scenario sounds familiar, then we have much to discuss.
It's time that women like us speak out about our experiences with chest pain.
It's imperative that we share our stories and knowledge with others so that the cycle of misdiagnosis and confusion stops.
Most importantly, now is the time to become your own best advocate and find the cause of your pain.
My sincere hope is that, through my experience, others will be empowered to seek better advice, appropriate care and peace of mind.
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UnconditionalAfter all, when you have a '˜disease', you sound so, well -- .sick! -
Live Beyond the DiseaseFebruary is fast approaching. The '˜red' month -- and I don't mean Valentine's Day.
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The Future of Heart Disease'˜Heart Disease'. With these two words, the lives of millions of women are changed in an instant.
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Symptoms of Ischemic Heart DiseaseThe very nature of heart disease in women has yet to be fully understood. Perhaps assigning it a proper name will help. -
When a Loved One Has Heart DiseaseIt's one thing to have to wrap your own mind around a chronic condition. Sometimes your family understands, most times they act like they do.
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In the KnowWhat's worse; suspecting you have heart disease or knowing for certain that you do?
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Comparison or Compromise?If asked if the current state of your heart disease is acceptable, how would you answer?
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Life in FocusHer story is my story. No matter what the condition, we all face the same challenges. -
When Your Heart Won't Let You WorkTelling your boss that you have heart trouble is bad enough; doing so with mascara-stained cheeks because you are freaking out is worse. Trust me, I know.
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The Value of ResearchHow have you prepared and succeeded at the doctor's office?
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The Upside of Heart DiseaseAm I to believe that I have heart disease because I have a bad attitude?
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The Fight Against Heart DiseaseHere's my question; heart disease is just that -- a disease. How do we fight a disease? Better yet, how do I fight a disease?
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Misplaced PrideWomen are a unique breed. This is especially true of women with heart disease. Why do I say that? For all of the empathy and care we shower on our loved ones, we constantly neglect ourselves.
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Is the Suspense Killing Me?My doctor calls it "a flare up". I call it a nightmare. I've spent the last two weeks wondering whether or not I should go to the emergency room.
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How Research Saved My LifeAs I exited the Cath Lab, I felt a sense of relief wash over me as I realized the procedure was over. An angiogram with adenosine-stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging isn't the most comfortable procedure to endure.
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When It's Time to Change DoctorsI waited two weeks to see him. He was touted as the best cardiologist in Thousand Oaks. As I sat in his well-appointed waiting room, I realized that I was the only person under the age of 50. What was worse is that I was the only woman there.
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Heart Disease Takes a VacationSometimes I imagine my heart disease has a life all it's own. After all, it deserves a vacation too, right? It's got to get sick of me eventually.
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Question AuthorityHeart disease kills 1 in every 3 American women. Statistics, however, don't tell us the story of the individual. How did it begin? How long did it take before she found the correct diagnosis? At that point, was it too late?