What led to Faye Greenwood’s heart transplant at 24? Influencer reveals the shocking health crisis that changed her life (Image via Getty)
At just 24 years old, Faye Greenwood faced a moment that changed her life forever. The social media influencer suffered a sudden heart attack while on holiday in Paris, an event that later led to her needing a heart transplant. Speaking to the BBC on July 5, Greenwood said she never imagined something “that serious” could happen to her at such a young age.The heart attack happened while she was traveling with her now-fiancé, fellow influencer Ailbhe Lower, also known online as Mr. Bruv. At first, Greenwood did not believe her symptoms were life-threatening. Like many young people, she thought heart attacks happened to older adults, not someone living a healthy life.What followed was a long and frightening medical journey filled with confusion, delays, and life-changing decisions. faye Greenwood’s story now serves as a strong reminder that heart problems can affect anyone, no matter their age or lifestyle.
Faye Greenwood shares how a sudden heart attack led to a life-saving heart transplant
The ordeal began in July while Faye Greenwood was in Paris. She told the BBC that she first felt chest pain and then started vomiting. Soon after, the pain became overwhelming. She said, “I can’t really remember a lot, but I just felt I was in really bad pain, something I’ve never felt before.”Greenwood described the moment as feeling like “doom” and said it felt as if “the world was closing in.” Her fiancé, Ailbhe Lower, explained that language barriers made the situation worse. Because Greenwood was young, people did not immediately think she was having a heart attack. He said this caused a delay of nearly six and a half hours before she was admitted to a hospital.Doctors later diagnosed Greenwood with dilated cardiomyopathy. However, they said it may not have caused the heart attack, and the exact reason for it is still unknown.While recovering, doctors told Greenwood she might need to wait up to a year for a heart transplant. Instead, a donor was found much sooner. She left the hospital just over four months after being admitted. Looking back, Greenwood said, “It’s just something you never really think that you’re going to have to deal with.”The couple also faced heavy costs. Greenwood said her hospital bill was close to $19,000 (£14,000). She also had to be flown back to the UK in an air ambulance, which cost another $54,000 (£40,000). She called the financial stress “really scary,” especially since they had been saving to move out of her fiancé’s mother’s house.Lower said it felt unfair that Greenwood suffered a heart attack despite living a healthier life than him. Greenwood now urges people to listen to their bodies and never ignore warning signs, even when they are young.Also Read: Top 10 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels In The World
