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Meet fellow inspiring voice: Tina

Tina Marie developed heart disease induced by pregnancy, a condition known as PPCM (Peripartum Cardiomyopathy) when she was 28. As a survivor of PPCM, she continues to overcome stage IV advanced heart failure, with the assistance of an LVAD, for the past nine years.
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Finding the courage and passion to live with heart failure

Please join us in our next Live Zoom Conversation with Aiste Staraite @aistestaraite. Aiste hails from the Northern European country of Lithuania. She is a proud #HeartFailure and #brainstroke survivor, currently living with the LVAD heart pump and waiting for a heart transplant.
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Life with an LVAD while waiting for a heart transplant

This week, we're talking with Melanie Field, aka Mel, all the way from London, UK. Mel was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at 28 while she was 4 months pregnant with her first daughter. Now, in her 40s, she has also lived through a cancer scare and hormonal troubles that have further weakened her heart. Despite so many challenges, Mel has made many happy memories while living with her LVAD. She continues to thrive while enjoying her family and friends. Join our Zoom meeting for more.
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Caring with a big loving heart

In this episode, we will talk with Jazmine and Tawana (respectively daughter and sister-in-law), who cared with a big loving heart for our dearly missed Evelyn Charrisse McRae.
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