Surviving a ‘widowmaker’ heart attack, with Carolyn Thomas
Surviving a ‘widowmaker’ heart attack, with Carolyn Thomas  
Podcast: Overlooked: Women's Health Can't Wait
Published On: Tue Apr 01 2025
Description: Carolyn Thomas was having a heart attack when an emergency room doctor diagnosed her with acid reflux and sent her home. For two weeks, she continued experiencing symptoms while attempting to live normally—all while her heart was in crisis. She tells this extraordinary story of survival, and talks about how it turned her into an advocate for women’s heart health. Also in this conversation: gender bias in cardiac care, why our awareness of heart diseases is actually worse than it used to be, and specific strategies women can use to advocate for themselves in medical settings. My Heart Sisters blog: https://myheartsisters.org/A Woman's Guide to Living with Heart Disease: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/11800/womans-guide-living-heart-diseaseWhat to listen to next: Surviving a brain aneurism - https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/surviving-an-almost-fatal-brain-aneurysm-with-alicia-trujillo New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. GET THE EPISODE RESOURCES: The weekly newsletter shares the backstory to episodes - research that didn't make it into the show, plus all the key resources compiled so you don't have to take notes while listening. It's where the conversation continues beyond the episode. Sign up here: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 FOLLOW OVERLOOKED on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to stay updated on new episodes. CONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. Help us thrive and keep doing work that matters https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked LEARN MORE on our website https://overlookedpod.com DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.