Never Skip A Beat How I Took Charge of My Heart Condition to Live Life on My Terms ...And How You Can Too Getting diagnosed with a heart condition can feel like the end of your life as you know it. At age 12, when I got my first pacemaker, I felt like my childhood was ripped away from me. Despite the incredible advances in medical treatment and devices, my heart condition ruled my life. At 22, when I made the decision...