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A Big HeartAuthor: Mike Papale
A Big Heart is a podcast about living with heart disease. When Mike Papale was 17 years old he was seemingly healthy and being recruited to play basketball in college. On August 24, 2006, while working at a basketball camp, Mike slumped over and went into sudden cardiac arrest. There was no AED on site and doctors have said his chances of survival were one in a million. He was later diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Mike is currently the President & CEO of In A Heartbeat, a nonprofit organization with the mission to prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest. This podcast will dissect the physical and emotional obstacles that a patient endures while living with heart disease. The goal is to help heart disease patients of all ages live a long and normal life! Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Heart Disease Patient: Tamar Gevorkian
Episode 3
Thursday, 31 August, 2023
Welcome to "A Big Heart," the podcast that shares inspiring stories of resilience, courage, and the power of the human spirit. In each episode, we dive deep into the lives of individuals who have faced incredible challenges and emerged stronger than ever. Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Tamar Gevorkian, a true embodiment of courage and compassion. In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Tamar Gevorkian, a remarkable individual who defied all odds in her battle against Shones Complex, an exceedingly rare heart disease. Tamar's journey began just six months after her birth when she was diagnosed with this complex condition. Despite the daunting prognosis, Tamar's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination led her through a myriad of setbacks and health scares. Tamar's journey took an incredible turn, shifting from a patient to a beacon of hope. Now a dedicated nurse, she devotes her life to caring for young patients who, like her, are facing challenging health conditions. Tamar's unique perspective, having experienced the struggles of a patient firsthand, allows her to connect with her patients on a level that goes beyond medical expertise. Her story is not only one of survival but of transformation, as she uses her experiences to positively impact the lives of those in her care. Join us as we delve into Tamar's incredible narrative of overcoming adversity, finding purpose in pain, and cultivating a big heart filled with empathy and compassion. Through her story, we uncover the strength that resides within us all and the profound impact a single individual can have on the world. "A Big Heart" invites you to share in Tamar Gevorkian's journey and reflect on the power of the human spirit to rise above life's challenges. Tune in to this episode to witness the triumph of resilience and the embodiment of a heart that has grown even bigger through the trials it has endured. Subscribe now to "A Big Heart" and be inspired by stories that remind us all that, no matter the odds, the human spirit is capable of remarkable transformation and boundless compassion.
