Fit at 42. Then Diagnosed | Mitral Valve Prolapse (Pt 1)

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Previously titled “Fit, Healthy — Then Diagnosed With Mitral Valve Prolapse at 42 | My Heart Story (Pt. 1) – Maria Hvorostovsky” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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I never thought heart disease would be part of my story. At 42, in the best shape of my life, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and severe regurgitation. What started as a strange episode during a workout turned into months of fear, waiting, uncertainty, and eventually heart surgery. This is Part 1 of My Heart Story. In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, I share what it was really like to be diagnosed with a heart condition at 42 — from early symptoms and medical tests to the emotional impact of living with uncertainty while raising young children and running a business. This is the beginning of a deeper series about fear, vulnerability, healing, and what happens when your body forces you to slow down and listen.This is not medical advice. This is my real story — shared in the hope that it helps someone feel less alone, recognise symptoms earlier, or feel brave enough to get checked.In this episode I talk about: – Mitral valve prolapse diagnosis – Heart palpitations and symptoms – ECG and echocardiogram experience – Waiting for cardiology appointments – Anxiety and fear after diagnosis – Exercising with a heart condition – Women’s heart health being underdiagnosed – Why “being strong” can make illness lonelier00:00 Thought Heart Disease Was an Old Man’s Problem00:51 I Was Physically Fit & Healthy01:20 The Workout That Changed Everything01:56 Why I Nearly Ignored The Symptoms03:14 Going To The GP03:45 ECG Referral & Experience06:11 Echo Referral & Experience 09:03 Hearing “Mitral Valve Prolapse”09:50 Waiting, Fear & Not Knowing13:00 Anxiety vs Heart Condition13:23 Tachycardia, A&E & Health System14:21 Symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse 16:12 Exercise Regularly & Monitor17:49 Exercising With A Heart Condition18:39 Loss Of Control & Trust20:38 Women’s Heart Health Being Missed23:10 What I Wish I’d Known25:15 If You’re Ignoring Symptoms — Please ListenFollow Maria Hvorostovsky:IG: https://www.instagram.com/anatomyofaleader/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvorostovsky/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariahvorostovsky/Website: https://www.anatomyofaleader.com/Artwork and video by https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/If you’re living with a heart condition, supporting someone who is, or ignoring symptoms because life feels too busy — this episode is for you.💗 Subscribe for honest conversations about leadership, health, emotions and real life.💬 Leave a comment if you’ve experienced something similar or have any questions — I read them all.

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