Country music star Carly Pearce shared her experience with pericarditis, an inflammation of the heart, to raise awareness. Pearce experienced debilitating chest pain relieved by bending forward and intense shortness of breath before her diagnosis. She has been managing the chronic condition for nearly five years and emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body. Pearce's active lifestyle and family history of heart issues have influenced her approach to managing pericarditis, which can mimic heart attack symptoms.
Source: https://www.today.com/health/disease/carly-pearce-heart-pericarditis-rcna190162