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Survivor powers through 'hell,' thrives on the other side
Jul 20, 2020
Gwen Mayes always had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. But she didn't always know it. And once she did, she reluctantly shared how the symptoms terrorized her. Years later, she helps others talk about their health.