Heart Failure at 37: How One Mom Turned Her Diagnosis into Strength

Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.

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