Patient advocate Cynthia Brown didn’t have much information or guidance when she received her diagnosis after a heart attack years ago.
Through self education, Cynthia learned about heart disease and how to advocate for herself. She now educates patients.
Heart attack symptoms include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Extreme fatigue
- Radiating chest pain that can be felt in the back
- Left arm numbness
- Nausea
- Jaw pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
Listen as Cynthia joins host Lisa Davis to share her experiences as a woman with heart disease and how to advocate for your health.
Cynthia Brown is a an Author, Freelance Writer, Public Speaker, and National Patient Advocate. Her book, Can You Hear Me Now: or Do I Need to Yell Into Your Stethoscope? is a description of her personal journey in being properly diagnosed with heart disease.