All articles tagged with #heart condition
Lucia Sisic, crowned Miss Austria in 2024 and still the reigning titleholder, has died at 22 after living with a lifelong congenital heart condition. Mission Austria announced the news with a tribute, noting she underwent multiple surgeries and had publicly spoken about her health; charities and the pageant community extended condolences.
Lucia Sisic, the reigning Miss Austria (Miss Austria 2024), died at 22. Officials have not disclosed a cause of death. Sisic had a lifelong heart valve defect that required multiple surgeries, and she had spoken publicly about her health struggles. The Miss Austria organization and contemporaries mourn her passing, noting there had been no pageant since her win.
Olympian Jenny Simpson reveals she cannot return to professional running after surviving a June cardiac arrest and being diagnosed with the inherited heart condition Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), effectively ending her elite racing career while she continues to contribute to the sport through Fleet Feet.
In a Korea-based Open Thoughts podcast interview, NBA YoungBoy reveals a doctor told him the left side of his heart was swollen, he continued performing through the issue, and he now says he has one more tour and one or two albums left in his career while living in Korea.
Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54; his family said he passed away in his sleep of natural causes and noted his later passion for painting, as well as past health issues including a congenital heart defect and cauda equina syndrome.
Scientists are developing a blood test measuring NT-Pro-BNP levels to predict the risk of complications in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, potentially enabling targeted treatment and better management of the inherited heart condition.
A woman with a serious heart condition successfully carried and gave birth to twins after careful medical monitoring and intervention, overcoming significant health risks during her pregnancy, and celebrated her first Christmas with her family.
Tanner William Wheeler, a 32-year-old from North East, Pennsylvania, known for his resilience and love for life despite battling Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his family, and his funeral services are scheduled in North East, with donations in his memory directed to a children's hospital cardiology unit.
Bipasha Basu shared her emotional experience of her daughter Devi's congenital heart condition, which involved two holes in her heart, leading to a life-saving surgery at three months old. She described the overwhelming early days, the difficult decision-making process, and the emotional toll of not sleeping for 40 days during her daughter's six-hour surgery, highlighting the challenges faced by her family.
A new drug from Cytokinetics, aficamten, showed improved exercise capacity over the common beta blocker metoprolol in a Phase 3 study for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, potentially accelerating its FDA approval and broader use.
Jeremiah Kelly, a Cincinnati freshman football player, died from a heart condition called cardiac hypertrophy, despite passing a pre-participation physical, raising concerns about health screenings for athletes.
Angel City FC defender Savy King, who collapsed on the field due to a heart abnormality, credits her medical team for saving her life and expects to make a full recovery and return to play, despite the incident drawing criticism and prompting league policy changes.
Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders experienced a heart-related health scare last weekend and emphasized the importance of staying vigilant about physical well-being. He expressed gratitude for the medical professionals who treated him and stated he will prioritize his health moving forward. The Detroit Lions wished him a speedy recovery.
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders revealed he experienced a heart-related health scare over Father’s Day weekend, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant about physical well-being. He expressed gratitude for the medical care he received and announced he will prioritize his health as per doctors' recommendations. No further details on his condition were provided.
The Chargers have released center Corey Linsley, who is expected to retire due to a heart condition that sidelined him last season. Linsley, praised for his professionalism and leadership, joined the Chargers in 2021 after being drafted by the Packers in 2014.