Jenny

2 years since diagnosis

Age at interview: 25

Jenny resides in BC with her partner. 2 Years ago she was told that she would need to have her gallbladder removed. Later tests showed that it was actually her heart that was in trouble as her heart rate was abnormally high, her heart was enlarged and 2 of her valves were leaking. Doctors were baffled as to why a 23 year was showing signs of heart failure. Jenny too was confused as to why this was happening to her. She was young and healthy and had competed in sports. Ultimately Jenny decided to undergo surgery to replace her valve. Meeting other young patients like herself has helped Jenny tremendously along her journey. Jenny stresses the importance of having someone to talk to who truly understands what its like to be a heart patient.

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• Mental Health & Emotional Support – Jenny
  Jenny's reaction to the HF diagnosis was to joke and hide her feelings.
• Finding Support – Jenny
  Jenny feels her life was changed after meeting someone with a story like hers.
• Finding Support – Jenny
  Jenny appreciated the support her fiancé provided but knew how difficult it was for him.
• Surgery and Devices – Jenny
  Jenny's mitral valve replacement worked so well she no longer needed a transplant.
• Medications – Jenny
  Jenny describes how she felt when prescribed beta blockers.