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CrossFit-loving dad, 42, gets transplant after flu-like symptoms turn out to be end-stage heart failure


Published on 2025-03-01 08:23:30 - MSN
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  • A New York City dad who suffered sudden heart failure and nearly lost his life is sharing his story of survival after a successful heart transplant, encouraging all men to "go to the doctor right away if you feel like something's off
  • life is too precious to sit idly by.

A 42-year-old father and CrossFit enthusiast, Chris Smith, experienced what he thought were flu-like symptoms, but these were actually signs of end-stage heart failure. Initially, his symptoms were dismissed as a viral infection, but his condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to severe shortness of breath and swelling in his legs. After multiple hospital visits, doctors at the University of Utah Health diagnosed him with heart failure and he was placed on the transplant list. Within a week, Chris received a heart transplant, which was crucial as his heart was functioning at only 10% capacity. His story highlights the importance of recognizing the severity of symptoms that might be overlooked as common ailments, and the life-saving potential of organ donation.

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