Real Housewives Star Dolores Catania's Heart-Wrenching Surgery: A Wake-Up Call on AFib
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY STAR DOLORES CATANIA SHOCKS FANS WITH HEART SURGERY REVEAL!
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania has opened up about her recent heart surgery, leaving fans reeling and wondering what could have prompted such a drastic measure. As it turns out, the 54-year-old reality TV personality was forced to undergo cardiac ablation after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat.
According to Dolores' Instagram post, which features a dramatic video of her boyfriend Paulie Connell driving her to the hospital, she began experiencing chest pains six months ago. The pain radiated down her arm and was unlike anything she had ever felt before. "As women, we tend to ignore aches and pains, brushing them off as part of everyday life- but this felt different," Dolores wrote in her caption.
The Bravo star revealed that after the initial episode, she started experiencing frequent flutters in her chest, sometimes waking her up at night. It wasn't until she got scared enough to call her cardiologist that the diagnosis was confirmed: AFib. "He gave me a heart monitor to wear, and within hours, he called to tell me I had AFib (atrial fibrillation). He referred me to an electrophysiologist, who confirmed the diagnosis," Dolores explained.
Dolores' experience is a stark reminder that women often put their health last on the priority list. "I'm sharing this because I want you to listen to your body. That racing or fluttering in your chest you feel doing simple tasks during the day- that's your body trying to tell you something. DON'T IGNORE THIS," she warned her fans.
The reality TV personality went under the knife last month and is now on the road to recovery. "I'm not 6 weeks out and back to myself! I'll be off all medication soon, and I haven't had any episodes since the procedure," Dolores proudly declared.
So, what drove Dolores to go public with her health struggles? Sources close to the star tell TheScholarlyNote.com that she wants to use her platform to raise awareness about AFib and encourage others to prioritize their heart health. "Take care of yourself you deserve it!!" Dolores exclaimed in her Instagram post.
Dolores' love life has been making headlines lately, too. She began dating Paulie four years ago after meeting him in line at an Apple Store. The couple has been living together for most of that time and seems to be going stronger than ever.
The former Mrs. Frank Catania (whom she was married to from 1994 to 1998) has been open about her tumultuous past, including the shocking revelation that her ex-husband cheated on her during her pregnancy with their son Frankie, now 27.
As Dolores navigates this new chapter in her life, fans are rallying around her, sending well-wishes and words of encouragement. Will she continue to share her health journey with the public? Only time will tell. One thing is certain, though: Dolores Catania is inspiring others to take control of their health and prioritize their well-being.
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