<2> Emmy-Winner Susan Lucci Talks About Her Heart Disease Experience
<3> A Conversation with Susan Lucci
Susan Lucci, the beloved actress best known for her iconic role as Erica Kane on the ABC soap opera “All My Children,” has been a household name for decades. With a career spanning over 50 years, Lucci has won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. But in recent years, Lucci has been open about her personal struggles with heart disease, an experience that has inspired her new book, La Lucci.
<3> The American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women”
Lucci’s experience with heart disease began several years ago, when she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. Initially, Lucci’s doctors thought she was too young to be experiencing heart problems, but as her symptoms worsened, she was eventually diagnosed with heart disease. Lucci’s experience with heart disease has shaped her advocacy work with the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women.
<3> The Importance of Heart Health
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in