Leanne’s Story: Surviving Cardiac Arrest at 14
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At just 14 years old, Leanne went into sudden cardiac arrest in a supermarket car park. Born with a rare congenital heart defect, her journey has included open-heart surgery, recovery from a coma, and learning to live with an internal defibrillator - all before adulthood.
In this episode, Leanne shares her remarkable story with honesty, humour, and a powerful message about resilience, visibility, and advocacy.
We’re also joined by Bridget O ‘Malley, a clinical researcher investigating the genetic and environmental causes of congenital heart disease. From cutting-edge science to the lived experience behind the diagnosis, this episode explores how far we’ve come - and how far we still have to go - in understanding and treating heart disease.
United States
