'Now, I have a mission': Radio DJ says open-heart surgeries at AdventHealth changed his outlook on life

On the latest episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Obie Diaz shares how a routine physical eventually led to two open-heart surgeries.
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Obie Diaz and Dr. Kevin Accola

An Orlando radio DJ was taken aback when a routine physical led to the diagnosis of a condition that required heart surgery.

Obie Diaz was in his 20s at the time and has since undergone two open-heart surgeries at AdventHealth hospitals.

In the latest episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Diaz is joined by his surgeon, Kevin Accola, MD, a cardiac and thoracic surgeon at the AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, to discuss how the surgeries altered his life's mission.

"After this surgery and after going through this, the job has changed -- the mission has changed," Diaz said. "Instead of just being an entertainment guy, now it's an ambassador for just good living ... I have a little bit more of a sensitive nature to people's well-being."

Listen to the episode below to learn more about the following from Dr. Accola:

  • Common symptoms of heart problems
  • Effective preventive measures for maintaining heart health
  • The connection between mental and heart health
  • Advice on how to start taking care of your heart now instead of waiting for an event

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