Jennifer's heart condition was found following a stroke.
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Because you know, I was obviously not coming to the hospital with anxiety when I came to the hospital with a stroke. And they eventually figured out I also have heart disease. I was already in the hospital. And it was that that transition from not having, not having a diagnosis to getting a diagnosis. It was so easy for me.
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