In this episode I am in conversation with 2x SCAD Thriver Rowena Breese from the UK who shares her powerful and emotional story episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 32 MIN

In this episode I am in conversation with 2x SCAD Thriver Rowena Breese from the UK who shares her powerful and emotional story

from The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast · host Brian Simpson

Send us Fan MailRowena's SCAD story begins on On Boxing Day of 2018! and for those who don't know when Boxing Day is it is the day after Christmas in Canada and the U.K. Rowena was 38 yrs young and was taken to hospital in Leeds where she was admitted for a suspected heart attack. Her symptoms were severe chest pain and once in hospital she was told her troponin levels were extremely high which led  doctors to the diagnosis of a heart attack!! Despite doing cardiac rehab, and taking all the medications doctors prescribed  Rowena suffered a 2nd SCAD heart attack 7 years later on Christmas!!Its a crazy story you do not want to miss!!Support the showThank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and “SHARE” this podcast with anyone that you feel could benefit from it.If you’d like to reach me for support or to leave a comment or feedback, please send an email to:  [email protected] Disclaimer:The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.#heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #awarenessiseverything #knowthesigns #knowthesymptoms #knowyourfamilyhistory #listentoyourbody #itsnotalwaystextbooksymptoms #seekhelpimmediately #breathe #listentoyourheart #listentoyourbody #theheartattackthriver #theheartthriverpodcast

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Send us Fan Mail Rowena's SCAD story begins on On Boxing Day of 2018! and for those who don't know when Boxing Day is it is the day after Christmas in Canada and the U.K. Rowena was 38 yrs young and was taken to hospital in Leeds where she was admitted for a suspected heart attack. Her symptoms were severe chest pain and once in hospital she was told her troponin levels were extremely high which led doctors to the diagnosis of a heart attack!! Despite doing cardiac rehab, an...

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