Iowa heart survivor prepares for marathon after defying thirty day prognosis
Cassie O’Brien is training for a marathon after surviving a rare congenital heart defect that once gave her thirty days to live.
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Cassie O’Brien from Iowa is training for a marathon after surviving a rare cardiovascular condition that left her with a thirty-day prognosis, KCRG reported. Doctors previously told O’Brien that she would never be able to run, lift weights, or perform lunges due to her health condition. [1]
O’Brien was diagnosed with Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, a rare heart disease, according to KCRG. On her thirty-first day, she stopped breathing, and her father performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation until medical nurses arrived to assist. [1]
The American Heart Association will highlight O’Brien’s recovery story on Friday, October 16, during its annual Go Red for Women event, KCRG reported. The event raises awareness about cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death among women. [1]
In short
- Cassie O’Brien was diagnosed with Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return and given 30 days to live.
- O’Brien survived after her father performed CPR when she stopped breathing on her 31st day.
- O’Brien is currently training for a marathon despite doctors predicting she could not run.
- Her recovery story will be featured at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women event on October 16.
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- [1]Iowa woman once given a month to live now training for a marathonKCRG, 14d ago (the report this story comes from)
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