Heart To Heart With Anna

From Heart Block to Myotonic Dystrophy: A Survivor's Tale

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Send us a textWhat if your heart's rhythm was out of sync from birth, yet you persevered to defy medical odds? Join us as Gwenyth Murphy, a resilient second-generation congenital heart defect survivor, shares her compelling journey of managing complete heart block and other heart conditions. From coping with an abnormally low heart rate as a child to receiving her first pacemaker just before college, Gwenyth provides an inspiring look at the evolution of her treatments and the groundbreaking procedure she anticipates.Gwenyth's story takes a fascinating turn as she recounts the unexpected diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy, a condition initially masked by her heart defect symptoms. Discover how this genetic muscular dystrophy was finally identified through persistent symptoms and a critical health crisis after childbirth. Gwenyth sheds light on the often delayed and misdiagnosed nature of the condition, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive medical evaluations and genetic testing in uncovering int