On July 2, 2019, Autumn had a heart attack. Here is her story in her words:
My son and I came home to a mess the dog made. It immediately raised my blood pressure. I quickly got indigestion, my left arm ached from shoulder to hand, and there was a weird pressure in my left chest. I thought I was having a panic attack. My son suggested we call my then-wife, Megan, who was out of town. She thought I was having a heart attack and called the neighbors. One drove me to a nearby hospital while the other stayed with our 11-year-old son.
After many tests, I was diagnosed with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). They couldn't believe I never went into cardiac arrest. It has been six years, and I am pleased to say I have not had a recurrence. However, I always have my nitroglycerin nearby, just in case.
I want everyone to know the pain was not stabbing or chest-clutching pain. It was just an annoying ache in my arm and chest, plus indigestion. If it wasn't for hearing that women have different symptoms, I might not have gone to the hospital.
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