One lucky contestant got a second chance to shine on the latest installment of “American Idol”.
02.03.2022 - 10:17 / foxnews.com
Susan Lucci isn’t taking any chances when it comes to her health. The actress, best known for starring as Erica Kane on "All My Children," is opening up about her heart health. The 75-year-old previously confirmed to "Good Morning America" that she recently underwent an emergency heart procedure for the second time.
A spokesperson for the star told Fox News Digital this was a second procedure and the third stent she received.The first episode occurred in 2018 and was announced in February 2019 to coincide with American Heart Month. Susan Lucci wants women to take charge of their health. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Then, in January of this year, Lucci started experiencing symptoms again, such as shortness of breath and a discomfort around her rib cage.
But this time, she felt a sharp jaw pain, which she hadn’t had before. Urged by her husband, Lucci called her cardiologist and was urged to head to the ER.That evening, Lucci went to the hospital and had a third stent inserted in an adjacent artery the next morning. Warning signs of a heart attack include pain or discomfort in the chest and other parts of the upper body, as well the neck, jaw and stomach, the American Heart Association notes.
Other signs can include shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat or even nausea. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Lucci said she is publicly sharing her journey in hopes it will encourage other women to take control of their health before it’s too late. "From my experience, I want to say to women: give yourself permission to take care of yourself," Lucci wrote.
"Be guilt-free, put yourself at the top of your to-do list, and be your best advocate. We need to do better because women are not men. Every cell in our
.One lucky contestant got a second chance to shine on the latest installment of “American Idol”.
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