Information and opinions on health from Kay Roy at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/82316/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/82316/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/82316/index http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/82316/15662/true-faith Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:59:00 -0400 Kay Roy           I experienced a stroke at the age of 47.  I then found out I had a hole in my heart.  I had the P.F.O. implant.  The recovery was very long and I am not able to do the things I once did.  With the help and love of my family I was able to recover quicker.  I am very thankful for the technology out there to be able to speak about my experience.  My younger cousin died... http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/82316/15662/true-faith