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South Florida Woman

Survives Heart Attack

FORT LAUDERDALE – For days, Margaret Rains
had an uncomfortable feeling. She consulted
with her physician who adjusted her blood
pressure medicine, and following that change she
felt better. However, the relief didn’t last. Two days
before her 63rd birthday in February, Rains felt a
fullness in her chest.
“I started feeling achy and was short of breath,”
Rains said. “The burning sensation in my chest
stayed with me all night.”
After speaking with cardiologist Mammen P.
Zachariah, M.D., Rains went to Broward Health
Imperial Point’s Emergency Department where
she was diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
Dr. Zachariah examined her heart in the hospital’s
advanced cardiac catherization lab and
discovered several blockages in one of her arteries. Margaret Rains quickly returned to walking the family
Margaret had a heart attack and didn’t realize it. dog, Murphy, along the intracoastal in Pompano
He inserted a stent to restore her blood flow. Beach. Rains credits the advanced cardiac care
she received at Broward Health Imperial Point for
“Margaret had a tight blockage in her arteries, restoring her health.
however, following surgery she had a beautiful
result,” Zachariah said.
Rains celebrated her birthday at Broward Health To learn more about Broward Health Imperial Point’s
Imperial Point while recovering from her cardiac cardiac services, visit BrowardHealth.org/Cardiac
catherization lab procedure. or call 954.759.7400. Mammen P. Zachariah, M.D.,
“Dr. Zachariah is incredible. He saved my life,” she cardiology, is with the Broward Health Physician
said. “I cannot say enough about the nurses here. Group and practices at Broward Health Imperial
Everyone has been wonderful.” Point, 6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33308.
Within days, Rains was home. She has made
lifestyle changes to improve her health. “I’m
eating more vegetables and eliminated sugars
and carbs,” Rains said. “I feel good.”

Rains is grateful to be alive to enjoy life, her loved
ones and long walks with the family dog, Murphy.

She now encourages women to listen to their
bodies. “Pay attention to what’s happening and 6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
talk with your doctor,” she said. Follow us:

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