Obie Diaz, from the Obie & Ashley In The Morning show on K92.3, was taken aback when a routine physical led to the diagnosis of a condition requiring heart surgery. He was in his 20s at the time and has since undergone two open heart surgeries.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Diaz joins his surgeon, Dr. Kevin Accola, cardiac and thoracic surgeon of AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, to share the incredible, life-changing experience.
Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• Deciding between a cow valve and mechanical valve (2:16)
• Common symptoms of heart problems (4:33)
• Diaz’s biggest concerns about the surgeries and how Accola helped him through them, including the opportunity to observe a heart procedure (5:52)
• Effective preventative measures for maintaining heart health (11:06)
• The connection between mental and heart health (13:32)
• How this experience has changed Diaz’s life and influenced his work as a radio personality (15:04)
• Advice to start taking care of your heart now rather than waiting for an event (16:36)

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