Patient Contributor

Kimby Jagnandan

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Patient Stories

Kimby survived a massive heart attack at 38 and has lived with heart disease for eight years.

Overview

Living With Condition
8 Years
Published
7 Articles
Location
Florida, United States

Kimby's History with the Condition

Diagnosed with heart disease after a heart attack eight years ago, Kimby has been an active health advocate in her community. She writes a blog, hoping to provide insight into living with heart disease at a young age.

Kimby received two undergraduate degrees from Auburn University in Pre-Med Biomedical Sciences and Zoology. Later, she received her Master's degree from the University of Florida in Forensic DNA & Serology. She considers herself a science geek.

In her free time, Kimby spends time with her dogs, Kenobi and Mace Windu. She enjoys volunteering with the American Heart Association and loves traveling overseas. Her most recent trip was to South Africa and Namibia.

The information presented is solely for educational purposes, not as specific advice for the evaluation, management, or treatment of any condition.

NPS-ALL-NP-00929 April 2023

Published Articles

The Things We’re Getting Wrong About Heart Disease
7 mins
article
Kimby Jagnandan

The Things We’re Getting Wrong About Heart Disease

I Changed My Mind About Psychotherapy After Surviving a Heart Attack
5 mins
article
Kimby Jagnandan

I Changed My Mind About Psychotherapy After Surviving a Heart Attack

When Heart Disease Forces You to Change Jobs: 5 Tips to Ease the Transition
4 mins
article
Kimby Jagnandan

When Heart Disease Forces You to Change Jobs: 5 Tips to Ease the Transition

6 Ways I Brought Positivity Back into My Life After A Heart Attack
4 mins
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Kimby Jagnandan

6 Ways I Brought Positivity Back into My Life After A Heart Attack

6 Tips to Stick to Your New Diet After a Heart Attack
4 mins
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Kimby Jagnandan

6 Tips to Stick to Your New Diet After a Heart Attack

5 Tips to Stay Active with Heart Disease
4 mins
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Kimby Jagnandan

5 Tips to Stay Active with Heart Disease

5 Ways Caregivers Can Help After a Heart Attack
4 mins
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Kimby Jagnandan

5 Ways Caregivers Can Help After a Heart Attack