When two of Dr. Pearson’s patients experienced AFib, they sent their ECG recordings to him for review. “Both of them had rates over 120 bpm. In both cases, Kardia had easily made the diagnosis. Apple Watch would have declared these ‘inconclusive.’” https://t.co/WmSgKWQ73Q
To kick off #HeartMonth I ran my first half marathon yesterday living with congenital heart disease, after a few heart surgeries and with a pacemaker making sure my heart beats properly.
Feeling pretty badass rn. 💪❤️ #CHDAwareness#HeartWarrior
How far will you go to help MLH? Registration for the MLH 2020 Roar 'N Run Virtual Charity Race is now open; you choose the distance you want to run to support MLH during CHD Week (Feb. 7-14). Learn more details and register here! #RoarNRun https://t.co/nAzARJ839J
My parents gifted Violet with an American Girl doll that not only has matching glasses and doctor gear, but also (thanks to my mom’s sewing skills), matching scars! It means so much to her (and me) that she sees herself represented in everything around her. #CHD
Surgery is often not a cure for congenital heart defects (CHDs). In fact, many individuals with CHDs require additional operation(s) and/or medications as adults. #KnowYourCHDFacts