My heart is broken. (Like, literally.)

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[@PinkGoldBeans6197]

A doctor saying "huh" is the scariest thing possible tbh

[@josh___something]

I think the doctor saying "... So..." is much worse

[@Watchtone]

What about “oh shit.”

[@everiax7097]

Nono the 'Oh..' is worst

[@axialeaa]

“Uhh... how do I say this” is probably worse

[@soupballoon1363]

“Bro your heart is fucked up”

[@gmansplit]

"Here lies Austin. His heart was just too big." That's how my friend in 10th grade died. He had an enlarged heart that nobody knew about and died in his sleep on spring break

[@flamecharge8019]

Damn

[@nataliamossow2163]

God damn

[@gmansplit]

@@nawarulgafursamin Not that I know.

[@inertiaking1]

May they rest in peace.

[@NerdismOfficial]

Happened to a good friend of mine last year. Unexpected, no symptoms, devastating.

[@Marpurrsa]

"my overall strategy is to live In such a way that even if the worst should happen, I'll be ready to go" Damn that hits hard, stay strong

[@jamiebray8532]

That's exactly my point as well. To understand this I posted a comment in this video.

[@MedlifeCrisis]

All the best buddy. You will be absolutely fine. I know it's scary as shit but you'll sail through any operation which will be super low risk for you and you'll be good as new. Let me know if I can ever help, I'll even promise to charge less than $2000.

[@intent4044]

You're such a legend

[@rattled1557]

our friendly cardiologist dr rohin

[@DTmaru]

@@FirestarDoppelganger what the comment say?

[@phanphangd-o-tr9520]

oh thank you

[@whocares269]

Rohin- I'm Scottish but, Sir, you make me proud to be British 💕

[@itsmecrosby4723]

"The first thing he says is: so..." I can not imagine the pure dread a word like that produces

[@scj6693]

2:02

[@skeleton819]

so is a word you never wanna hear in a hospital

[@Win090949]

@@skeleton819 sorry

[@skeleton819]

@@Win090949 that too

[@theolympiyn8670]

I’ve never had a big scare with health. But when I heard him say so. I knew that doesn’t sound goo

[@ThickWalrus]

Props to his wife for potentially saving his life!

[@bensoncheung2801]

69 likes

[@kub8715]

147 likes

[@KMcNally117]

Her the next 40 years: REMEMBER THAT TIME I TOLD YOU AND I WAS RIGHT?! /s

[@lininacrowne1941]

My mom has saved my dad's life twice by doing just this! Why can't men just go to the doctors

They nag to bits and more often than not, they're right anyway.

[@cannorsc.4554]

Don’t worry man, I’ve got 5 heart defects, and I’m still alive, I’ve had 3 open heart surgeries. You will be fine, if they find something, the surgery will fix it. Hey, remember, when they put you to sleep, if you wake up in a boring hospital room you made it, if you wake up in a flower field, you’re dead.

[@hypo2018]

Your life in extreme mode goddamn

[@reynaldoponce2062]

This man chose Hard mode in the difficulty settings

[@whirrrl]

@@reynaldoponce2062 he chose hardcore

[@spawnpoint111]

@@whirrrli mean… Everyone’s on hardcore technically We’ve all got one life

[@Damemer]

I'm amazed how great it was to watch his video, even though the topic of it. Tbh, I never even heard of you before, but wishing you all the best for the surgery, and just overall. Take care❤

[@oilyrussianpipecleaner]

first like and reply

[@dezyy8489]

@@oilyrussianpipecleaner so

[@LighterFluidDrinker]

@@oilyrussianpipecleaner dude Get on a plane and go find who asked

[@graphicc]

@@LighterFluidDrinker let him have his moment lol

[@crazycrazyo4085]

@@oilyrussianpipecleaner shut up!

[@tomtomthomas368]

"I'll be ready to go" Shit dude, that's sad but also oddly motivating

[@WeChallenge]

Nothing like ones own mortality being placed on the line to cause a person to become motivated to address everything that could wait and was set aside before.

[@HappyOrwell]

That part hit hardest

[@stargnh6954]

I'm not ashamed to admit it made me tear up

[@willfowler8540]

Big sad Didn't laugh

[@voidzdeath]

its a scary reality but, we all need to be prepared. live your life to the fullest, as far as im aware and have seen, about 100,000 people a year die from sudden cardiac death, effectively dropping dead randomly. its rare, but happens

[@PleasantGreen]

You got this dude. 👊🏼

[@brockjacobs4834]

Love your videos my guy! Especially the one where you sent Poop to the scammer LMAO! I guess you can say it's a, "Pleasant" surprise seeing you here!

[@thunder9140]

Fancy meeting you here 😂

[@feverfoom]

H e y

[@chrisbaudoux9879]

Ayo it’s pleasant green wassup

[@Joseph-sm6je]

Nice to see you

[@rubycampbell]

Yeah, aortic dissection is no joke, and I think it needs to be talked about more. My dad had one just last year. Unfortunately, he did not survive. He went to the ER on a Thursday, had emergency open heart surgery that same day for over ten hours, and was on life support until the following Monday. His unexpected death has left our family in shambles. I'm grateful that you, Austin, are spreading awareness of this subject and are receiving appropriate medical treatment for your heart. My heart (pun unintended?) goes out to you and your family. 💕 Rest in peace, Dad.

[@IcyBune]

The checkup doctor was like, "something is wrong, i can feel it."

[@roydaboii9925]

SUS

[@_12k70]

cummogus.

[@wavybonez183]

bro wtf

[@IcyBune]

@@roydaboii9925 you're the 222th people that talking about my pfp, please, i will change it later, my phone is just broken

[@cghbv1585]

mongies

[@icystorm9968]

I literally went to the doctor for a mild stomach ache last week and he ordered an ultrasound and I was thinking that it'd be a waste of time but I went there anyway. Turns out I have a fatty liver, gallstones and an inflamed spleen. Just goes to show that you should always be diligent with your health and get regular check-ups!

[@tij_mahal5524]

How the fuck did you only have a mild stomach pain?

[@kennethmaza5090]

@@tij_mahal5524 He’s just built different.

[@RikuRicardo]

Also some people have a higher pain threshold, meaning it takes a serious injury before you feel pain. Which is good and bad.

[@cheeseninja1115]

@@RikuRicardo as someone with a higher pain threshold, I can tell you its a curse in disguise. Didn't know I had an ingrown toenail till it was bleeding and even then I didn't feel any pain besides what you might feel when pinched. I have to be MORE carful because I never know when something will happen and I just wont feel like I should.

[@Saltedchipps]

Just a mild stomach? Cap

[@ElementiaYT]

All the best wishes for you, man. Praying for your health.

[@guardianangel1468]

Same. Good luck Austin

[@ImaPizzaK]

800th liker but only 1 reply?

[@HarnaiDigital]

😣

[@zeljkarozman3084]

Good luck to austin

[@Qo0_0]

Agrees

[@whoareyou3781]

Man made the word "heartbroken" to a whole new meaning

[@L33tSkE3t]

Why do bad things always happen to good people while the worst most evil people in the world get ahead leaving a wake of broken people they've hurt in their wake... Sorry, I'm projecting. I'm dealing with some serious physical and mental health issues too and I'm afraid I'm too weak to make it through.. I can't even think of a friend I could contact to just talk to. I hope you get well, I'm agnostic but I'll pray for you anyway, it can't hurt. Stay strong ✊🏼

[@HistoryShell1786]

Your comment is the reason why I have a good and bad side, so I can live long, be nice to people, but have a mean side to stay longer

[@riyank5238]

Hmm.. It is what it is. After all, "good" and "bad" are subjective

[@haroldinho9930]

@@riyank5238 Anyone with a brain agrees that people like Donald Trump are terrible.

[@Exc4Iibur]

@@haroldinho9930 no politics

[@haroldinho9930]

@@Exc4Iibur I don’t care.

[@VictoriousVittrio]

"He has a really big heart" "Aww, he's so kind?" "No, his heart is literally bigger"

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Savetion ♛ failure 🤡

[@TheRealRebeg]

@Logan Roof News did you watch the video?

[@gonnadie4351]

@Logan Roof News I feel like u shouldn't be laughing hard like that at a serious heart condition, Plus he never said anything about his Wife cheating on him.

[@qwizly1735]

Why are you making fun of somebody who might die.

[@gabysrat]

@Logan Roof News Really bad time to make a “joke”….

[@Ailurus]

Stay out of KFC's they're risky. In all seriousness my dude I hope you get your surgery, I cant imagine being in your situation.

[@equinox8990]

Like the new vid

[@atsign_]

Same

[@ad-skyobsidion4267]

Hey panda daddy

[@pengu0alt709]

Let's go red panda comment.

[@SadToffee]

panda man

[@TRAMNITTSU]

5:00 man, when he almost teared up… Also a great way to live life, never know what’s going to happen even if you don’t have life-threatening issues.

[@imghost3032]

Having to be prepared for the worst, and not being able to feel an extreme emotion/ like stress or worry because he literally can't because of the possibility of tearing his heart is awful. Hopfully he gets the solution he needs. Wish the best to you man, good luck.

[@repeekyraidcero]

Too be honest... There are some people who are rarely if ever affected. I know someone like that. People ask them if they are "ever stressed"

[@deus9906]

Damn, this Austin is straight edge for life

[@Kaiden-9226]

I hope he gets better soon

[@derdurstbursch]

@@Kaiden-9226 doesnt sound like something that gets better

[@moomoominou]

@@derdurstbursch It may not necessarily "get better" but it can be helped and properly handled so y'know, the worst doesn't happen. Which is what they're trying to do. o.o

[@derdurstbursch]

@@moomoominou Thanks for the clarification!

[@kirin1230]

I hope he's alright. Austin is genuinely one of the best people on this platform.

[@2012Pictures]

Wow. All the best to you. And I hope you'll get the surgery you need soon.

[@prajwalam8903]

Wow? Seriously?

[@necrago]

@@prajwalam8903 lmfao

[@rogehmarbi]

As someone who had VSD and got that fixed by open-heart surgery some time ago, I really hope the best for him. Really hope there's an alternative that doesn't involve going that route, you know what I mean?

[@Serana_is_so_CUTE]

@@rogehmarbi Hey mate, if you don't mind me asking, how did you first learn you had VSD and how the surgery actually like? Sorry if this is kind of "in your face" but I'm curious because, you know, family reasons

[@danielcuevas5899]

We’re you not listening? He trying to AVOID that outcome .

[@franziskawild6981]

The fact that he had to pay so extremely much money and will continue to have to pay alot for something that is 100% necessary is so sad and it makes me think of all the people who have a similar story but without the financial possibility to seek treatment or even just a checkup

[@loriemilith]

❤ me too

[@eybrr8928]

“This is America!”

[@abbe2223]

@@eybrr8928 Universal healthcare? Pffft... No this is not sweden

[@eybrr8928]

@@abbe2223 ikr lmao

[@tomnguen4200]

I don't know man you doctor in the US got pay the most. You guys are just helping doctors get more if you pay more, I mean if you want to you can have a medical tourism if you want to.

[@awesomepants184]

Let's hope that he'll be singing "uh uh uh uh staying alive, staying alive"

[@annedrieck7316]

Umu!

[@mrmatio7570]

That was so funny!

[@uelssom]

Making a doctor say "huh" is scary. I broke my foot once in a way that looks impossible. Best to you Austin

[@tarantulady]

I once had a doctor say “I’ll pray for you” and refer me to a hematologist, and he didn’t explain why. Turns out he suspected I had some kind of cancer, but I didn’t. It was just undiagnosed autoimmune disease. Anyway, that was my (ex) doctors way of saying “huh”.

[@fimbulvetr721]

@@tarantulady woooooow that’s uhh… not the best response from the doctor

[@killerbug05]

@@tarantulady "I'll pray for you" is undoubtedly the scariest thing that can ever come out of a doctors mouth.

[@sirpingsalot3558]

Did you just call Austin “Autism”..?

[@brainless4231]

@@sirpingsalot3558 lmaoooo

[@TheRoyalOceanFilmSociety]

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear about what's going on. Wishing you and your family all the best.

[@D144AU_Creations]

Yeah, this video is especially scary and unexpected since most of his videos are just about fun facts or hypothetical situations, but this one is very real. Hope for the best.

[@Laughing_Catt]

666 likes wtf

[@bigwonghong]

Agreed.

[@maxanderson6216]

Yeah we’re all here for you

[@YesPlatinum]

i agree

[@chucksto]

This man’s life story could be called an Epic

[@MemeSupreme69]

*Slide whistle*

[@shardsforme]

Can we sit down and acknowledge how well this was edited despite the situation Well done

[@tayzonday]

You’ve got this! Sending good vibes and energy! 🍀🍀🍀🙏🏽❤️

[@facethestrange15yearsago81]

Annnnnnnnnnd now I've got chocolate rain pinballing around my head again. It's been a while.

[@wtg9]

Yes!

[@goodial]

Tay is still around? Awesome!

[@bachibak]

@@facethestrange15yearsago81 nice

[@TheDisplacerBeast]

The meme, the myth, the legend……… TayZonday!

[@charlesbronson2926]

“Hey doc, would you mind adding a few things to that list of fun stuff our son can’t do?”

[@EspeonMistress00]

"The fact that you more concerned for his fun than his life, concerns me. May be abort him."

[@jonuhh_]

@@EspeonMistress00 lmao

[@serosero]

@@EspeonMistress00 You'll live a more fulfilling life by enjoying it rather than missing the fun just to extend your suffering. The length of your life only dictates how much you can use, so what's the point of barely using any at all? Not saying you should go become a daredevil, just saying that there's a limit to being safe. Atleast that's what I think

[@EspeonMistress00]

@@serosero Lol I was joking. Hence the quotation and going into abortion. Also many people live fullfilling life without needing to strain their hearts. There is more to life than just sports.

[@EspeonMistress00]

@Spongeman i was too. Hence the abortion joke. I won't say it seriously

[@IamsavedbyGodsgrace]

"Anakin, you're breaking my heart, I don't know you anymore." He was actually using force crush on her heart.

[@rasczaurus7547]

5:01 went straight into my heart

[@maxp2305]

Austin: "I might be dying, sorry"

[@flamecharge8019]

That would be a pretty cool qoute

[@WynnJirTheGreat]

@@flamecharge8019 bro what’s wrong with you

[@sboeke]

@@flamecharge8019 Before they delete this they said “that would be a pretty cool quote”

[@tonyhakston536]

@@flamecharge8019 no, wait, you’ve got a point.

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News we talking about your parents or no? 🤡🤡🤡

[@phoenixwright8364]

More concerned for this man's health than my final grades.

[@OirichEntertainment]

Who isn’t?

[@WalrusStu]

Please pass your Law school. You're gonna need it in the future.

[@HussiAli123]

Do it for larry

[@intergalacticspaghetti5213]

@@WalrusStu lmaoo

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News failure🤡

[@echozy1292]

I was born with tetralogy of fallot with pulmonary atresia and I find myself in your shoes. I wish you the best from one broke lad to another

[@lenxx]

Sending prayers . Hope everything goes well! You're really strong

[@DavidStevensMD]

Med student here. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It might encourage other people to take their own health maintenance up a notch, which would add a silver lining to this tough time you're going through. Take care

[@BlackHayateTheThird]

Fight for public healthcare, and people will be able to do so.

[@MadMax22]

I’m more concerned about how people feel as though doctors don’t listen to him. Yea the doctor knows best but sometimes Doctors will ignore your symptoms just because they don’t make sense or shouldn’t be possible according to text books as if that does anything for the symptoms. But some of that is because unless it makes sense they can’t get insurance to pay for it while the patience are still having issues. Ofc it’s not always like this.

[@zachanikwano]

Once I went in to the ER to check chest pain. Turned out it was nothing. I had health insurance, but still paid little over $1000. If I hadn't been living at home rent free, I wouldn't have been able to afford it. If I end up moving to a place with universal healthcare maybe that will change. Now I just ignore most pain because I know I won't be so lucky to afford to get it looked at "just in case."

[@lilyofluck371]

That isn't an easy thing to do in America because capitalism.

[@lininacrowne1941]

@@zachanikwano go to the doctor for checkups! Er will always be crazy expensive.

[@LucasL512]

Austin wearing a red shirt explaining things is giving me Tom Scott vibes

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News failure🤡

[@moistcrusader2026]

I’ve already felt a void in my life losing Kentaro Miura, I can’t lose you too man. Stay strong

[@MelTorrefranca]

I’m crying. Austin, you inspire me always. I’ve been watching your videos for years and will continue watching them for as long as you put them out. Wishing you the best.

[@sheik117]

Austin: I need to keep a low heartrate and a low stress level KZbin recomending other videos from Austin: "Can I make an animated movie in 48 hours?"

[@ramirez4456]

🤣🤣

[@TopLaHats]

Yeah, like that's "low stress"

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News nobody wants you here clown boi🤡🤡🤡

[@picklehawba444]

I don’t know who you are, this just popped up in my recommended, but I hope you are okay and get better. Prayers.

[@dragonman1265]

Perhaps you watched one of his very popular videos “How to survive falling out of a plane”

[@will0wtr335]

same here, but i do wish he gets better too

[@jjverona8249]

30min of useless information??

[@MochiKomi]

same

[@samuraiboi2735]

Yeah same here like im scared if i lose him like i can get interest in his videos soon and i might sub to him if he stays abit more longer

[@sebastianrojas1972]

Bro, thats really sad to hear, I wish you the best and hope everything goes well

[@rakshitarustagi5106]

I'm 16 right now and I had an open heart surgery when I was 8 month old. I always have this lingering thought in my mind that something will happen again and it really scares me. I just wanna thank you for sharing your story. Even if something happens to me in the future I now know I'll be just fine

[@vollanonym6285]

same here, i had four open heart surgeries by now (i‘m 20) and i‘m fine.

[@saroushen]

I'm so glad you decided to post a video about this. Not only are you spreading awareness, but you are also sharing a personal struggle with your fans; that takes courage. I wish you all the very best, Austin. 👍🙂

[@thecubingbeast4965]

Yes indeed

[@goatpepperherbaltea7895]

Why you gotta be so sentimental

[@sabikikasuko6636]

This. It's not taking advantage of your situation for clicks or clickbait, it's using your platform to spread awareness about a situation and generate a connection with your audience.

[@watterson.darwin]

@@goatpepperherbaltea7895 ikr

[@TriflingToad]

yes. people would be saying stuff like 'this guy never posts anymore unsubing' but now that hes explained it dushes in the comments; well they will still post that

[@vocalcoyote9375]

Remember man, "life is at its best when it's lived one day at a time." -some wise guy

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News failure🤡

[@thefangaming95]

Wishing you the best, dude! This sounds pretty scary, hope everything goes well! ❤️❤️❤️

[@yakuzo9539]

Stay strong Austin , I haven't watches your content in a while but man this is wild.

[@mad_6519]

"I'm actually a little upset when it's going on" me being confused because I forgot about America

[@sloppyglizzy8313]

As a not wealthy college student surviving in school loans in America i literally cannot afford to go to the doctor

[@elisanoro]

@@sloppyglizzy8313 luckily I can since I have Medicaid. Tho it won’t last long since I think it ends when I’m 21?

[@mad_6519]

@@sloppyglizzy8313 That honestly sounds terrifying

[@owencrick9237]

im canadian so free health care

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@owencrick9237 TANSTAAFL.

[@asdf-JKLL]

I’ve been in the Army for 17 years & led a relatively active life. Yesterday I was told I have a heart murmur & will have to wear around a heart monitor to better understand the level of concern this new discovery may present.

[@DerickMasai]

Praying for you as well. May you live long enough to have great grandkids. ❤️️

[@standing_behind_you4152]

All the best luck to you sir

[@earthtoboom-5888]

Thank you for your service

[@kirbycommon7570]

How the hell did you get heart murmur? That's unfortunate.

[@prostoopid]

Get well soon.

[@ultimadrago]

Best wishes, Austin! Thanks for sharing with us. I am hoping you fight through this winning.

[@blasterdarkness5649]

I hope you make it through all this and live a long, Happy life.

[@asbestosfish_]

A lot of people just said “Uh-Oh” all at the same time

[@ang5832]

I said "WHHHAAATTT?!!??!?!??!!?"

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News I didn’t know I ordered a McMistake with my meal 🤡

[@thelazygamer2195]

Having a doctor give a confused “huh.” Is my word freaking nightmare. Get better man, and stay safe.

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Savetion ♛ *failure.* gonna cry? Lmao 🤡

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News failure v2🤡

[@BrosBrothersLP]

A friend of mine was in hospital for an mri. And suddenlythe technitian calss in prettymuch all resident doctors in the hospital and theyall stare at the screen. She starts to panic obviously. Turnedout she has a rare "defect" called butterfly kidney" where both basically fuse together kinda. And he just wanted to show the other doctors out of amazement

[@Geoooooooooo]

@Logan Roof News 😐

[@Sajirah]

It’s not always a bad sign. When my doctor said this to me it was because my left thumb is double jointed but my right isn’t and he’d apparently never seen that before.

[@jawedhamidi1412]

I feel so sorry for you I wish the best for you, your wife, your family and your loved ones all the best and overall the best for your surgery aswell take care ♡

[@sainteagle4426]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I wish you best of luck with the surgery and hope you get well soon. It's gonna be alright, stay strong.

[@PowerTrain]

I've faced some major medical health related stuff in family lately. I know it's extremely difficult to go through something like this. It's soo great to see you talking so positively about this. I wish you a long healthy life

[@tran1000]

First how many subscribers I can get from this comment !!!

[@ED2302]

@@tran1000 stfu

[@LlywelynGX]

@@tran1000 what the fuck is wrong with you?

[@cemint9268]

Taki not the time to subscriber beg, bud. Be more empathetic, or at least more situationally aware, life is more than just this screen, and it happens to more than just you.

[@theprotnt596]

@@tran1000 did you get hit in the brain as a baby

[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

It's never good when a doctor says, "huh?" 🥺

[@Wina_Wina]

@@tran1000 0.

[@charitywahome7412]

Hey Austin, thank you for letting us in on your life happenings. I feel sharing is caring. I hope everything goes well with you coz I love your content and I look forward to every single one of them. So stay strong 💪 and keep the faith. Praying for you 🙏 and your family 😊🙌.

[@CapitaoAmerica737]

Hey Austin, I'm sorry to hear that. All the luck and love in the world for you and your wife. I hope you get through this like many people do and I wish you a very long and happy life.

[@lollydolly4590]

My gf has heart issues and she has had murmurs as well, hope everything works out for you ❤️

[@pageran4832]

Hope you two get married

[@Bradley2016_]

hope she does good lad! wish austin and her the best!

[@c.h.a.d1522]

Lol

[@CommandingElbow]

@@johnbishop9742 But most do.

[@falpsdsqglthnsac]

@@CommandingElbow source?

[@mikeuptonphoto]

Aortic dissection is no joke. When I was an EMT, we had to go through a continuing education course on Marfan's Syndrome, which is a connective tissue disorder and patients with it are at a much, much higher risk of aortic dissection. Take care of yourself, man. We love ya.

[@mook_butt8037]

Current EMT here. I’m terrified of the day when I may have to deal with a patient with an aortic dissection.

[@mikeuptonphoto]

@@mook_butt8037 Kind of a dark take here, but the good (read: bad) news is that if it happens, you won't have to deal with them for long. Even if they're inches away from the appropriate team of surgeons, there's really not any chance they're going to survive it. You take care of yourself too. The reason I'm not an EMT anymore is because I burned out, wasn't looking after my own mental health.

[@mook_butt8037]

@@mikeuptonphoto oh I’m counting on them dying on me, that’s the main reason I’m dreading it. I hate losing patients, even though it does come with the job. The same goes for esophageal varices. I really appreciate the advice, that does mean a lot. I’m in a really healthy work environment right now, everyone helps look after each other. I hope your mental health is doing better now, it’s a rough place to be in when you’re doing poorly mentally.

[@thatguywithamustache9455]

This guy took ”I'm broken hearted” to the next level.

[@FunnyfoxfromTunic]

You’ve got this man, my big brother’s had several surgeries for a few similar problems he has, and he’s always come out ok, so we’re sending you our luck!

[@gitadine]

Personally, I don't think this is exploitative. As your viewer, I appreciate this video as an update of a creator whose content I enjoy watching and it also serves some information about the human heart. I wish you good luck!

[@giran4914]

@@MatthewStinar Lmao what

[@thevoiceinyourhead7215]

@@MatthewStinar he very probably meant this as a comment on the person making the video, not the american healthcare system, albeit that one is indeed so fucking rotten, I don't wanna waste my words on it on a good day

[@MatthewStinar]

@@giran4914 Sorry, you're right. I misread. Deleting the evidence now. 🤦‍♂️

[@beep4263]

Always go to the doctor regularly, like he said! My uncle got in a small car wreck, he rear-ended someone and knocked his head on the steering wheel. No one was hurt, aside from maybe a bruise on the forehead, but he wanted to go to the doctor just to make sure he was ok. During some tests the doctors found a tumor in his brain. It was about the size of a quarter, if not smaller. The doctors say it looks like it had been there for about a year or so. A few weeks after, he got surgery to remove the tumor, and it was sent off to a lab for testing. He recovered well and was ready to leave this seemingly small bump in the road, but the results came in. Turns out he has stage 2 brain cancer, when the tumor is slow growing, but can spread or regrow after removal. His first dose of chemo starts soon. Always go to the doctor for regular check ups.

[@oo7014]

This is so true i’m so sorry to hear abt that I hope your uncle gets better!

[@shawndeninger4901]

I hope your uncle gets better!! Stay strong!!

[@itsanemmamergency7623]

The sad thing is... a lot of people can’t get to them due to COVID_19...

[@kirin1230]

Hope he makes a full recovery!

[@-Teague-]

God bless friend, hope all goes well

[@pacnet8421]

Wishing the best for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging people to see the doctor regularly. Keep staying awesome!

[@goodmorning41]

We pray your surgery goes successfully. Thank you for sharing this with us. We are learning from you. Please keep us posted

[@Howtragicforyou]

My grandmother was born with a hole in her heart. She was the second person ever in my province to ever have open heart surgery. They broadcasted it on tv and my grandfather was watching, years before he ever met her. She has a titanium valve now, pacemaker too. Still kicking.

[@ihavezeromeds3403]

How much that cost?

[@Howtragicforyou]

@@ihavezeromeds3403 I mean it was 50’s Canada. Who knows. As for the valve and pacemaker I haven’t the foggiest, valve was in 08 and she’s on her second pacemaker. Science is one hell of a thing

[@whoareyou3781]

God bless

[@rogehmarbi]

@@ihavezeromeds3403 Not the original commenter guy, but I had an open heart surgery correcting a hole in my heart, it was about $30,000 AUD after all had been said and done, just to give you a rough estimate.

[@Howtragicforyou]

@@rogehmarbi wow. See I didn’t have a clue but now it makes me wonder how much it was in the 50s when she had hers done. Might have to make inquiries, her mind is still sharp as a tack so she may very well remember

[@rogehmarbi]

As someone who had VSD and had open-heart surgery years ago, this video takes me back. Seeing that "scar" across your chest is like looking at the mirror for me, for once I feel like I'm not alone. Don't worry, everything will be fine, keep your heads up king.

[@user-ch1oq5ct6u]

Holy shit you survived a VSD? You are so fucking lucky dude!

[@JesterLegend4life]

@@user-ch1oq5ct6u dude, nice. Just nice.

[@milosm9280]

@@JesterLegend4life What are you talkimg abt ?

[@rogehmarbi]

@@user-ch1oq5ct6u Yep, count your blessings my mate, always

[@someoneonearth9217]

I was very sorry to hear about this. I can't imagine being in that situation. I wish you all the best. And I hope you'll get much better.

[@miloca.]

Dude, gl with everything hope it goes well and you'll be better soon lots of love!

[@LeoAbukar]

“Your heart grew so big it broke” Reverse Grinch

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Dr. Seuss never got around to writing the sequel where the Grinch has to receive open-heart surgery.

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News didn’t know your father was named austin

[@ciaagentgod2968]

Or perhaps his heart was two sizes too big...

[@lust4996]

@@ciaagentgod2968

[@kerbosplat5119]

I like your profile picture

[@nickdeathpool9529]

"His heart was just too big" 🤣 dam thats deep man. Love the humor but dam!!!

[@notafascist3171]

Are you a beaver cuz dam

[@BRUH-lf2ss]

@@notafascist3171 I didn’t even feed her yet dam

[@darkparker7500]

All the best for the surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@silvialittlewolf]

Best of luck with all future procedures! Keeping my fingers crossed that your precautionary measures and the operation will be highly successful!

[@nobledictator2906]

Everyone feeling sad for Austin When y'all should thank his wife for magically knowing when to check up. But still wishing you and your family the best

[@maruwapofilms815]

My dad died of heart issues when I was really young. All I've ever heard about how he died is that his heart was too big. I wonder if this is how. Praying for you man.

[@andreaslind6338]

Hi, medical student here, The reason the heart has trouble when it gets too big is a little hard to picture. Surely muscles become more powerful when they get bigger right? And this does happen to some extent with the heart, but the chambers inside of the heart where the blood pools to be pumped have to het smaller to accomodate this growth, so each pump, though more powerful pumps less blood around. Ultimately the heart compensates by growing even bigger and a point of diminishing returns is reached, and you can die of a big heart.

[@CanYouSayBreezie]

My prayers go out to you. I just had open-heart surgery in march of 2020 (what a year, right?) they replaced one valve and repaired another. The tricuspid and mitral valve. I understand how scary it can be. I hope your condition doesn't progress to that point. You are so right though, doctor visits are so important! Thank you for sharing. Well, I wish you the best of luck. Take it easy.

[@xml.wastaken]

You got this bro stay strong 👍 We are here to support you

[@GiskardRevenlov]

"He tilts his head and is like.....huh" Lmao I've said that only twice in an ambulance, both times went downhill fast.

[@conroads2626]

Plot twist: whenever he said that, the ambulance was actually just going down a steep road.

[@GiskardRevenlov]

@@conroads2626 "small bump" my partner says as they hit a speedbump going 45mph

[@Sajirah]

My doctor said this to me once, but thankfully it was just because my left thumb is hypermobile but my right is not. Apparently he’d never seen it affect only one side before.

[@echo3788]

Now im curious what those cases would be

[@patches3555]

Nothing is worse than your doctor saying "that's new"

[@hapticflapjack]

"So." is such a small word with such a large meaning. Glad you caught this early and are getting some good support and thanks for sharing, its not a condition I had heard of before.

[@colatf2]

I mean all the fanboys are important. Especially “so” and “but” Edit: fanboys = conjunctions

[@hapticflapjack]

@@colatf2 Oh yes, I love buts. I mean fanboys. I mean conjunctions. Here I was specifically thinking of Austin's recount of the phone call at 2:05.

[@thelonelydragon8768]

Man, you'll be in my prayers. Stay strong, friend, we all love you! ❤️

[@Hank..]

Best of luck, hopefully you get that fixed as quickly as possible. I've got family members who work ER and ive heard of this before; the description freaked me out ever since I heard it. Be careful and take it easy!

[@randominternetdude32]

Doctor: *Listens to stethoscope Captions: *music* Austin: *goes in MRI Captions: *Laughter*

[@ovoid_ovvie]

Foreshadowing?

[@PotatoTheProgrammer]

the part where it shows the MRI image actually sounds like music

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News the clown masters will decide your fate 🤡

[@buff.berserker]

Even for a serious video, his editing is top notch. I wish you the ever best of luck, Austin. I love ya man

[@tran1000]

First how many subscribers I can get from this comment??

[@biggestfan-lw2pr]

@@tran1000 N.O.N.E

[@txzk26]

@@tran1000 007, 0 subscribers, 0 likes, 7 reports

[@agbook2007]

You are absolutely correct. The editing was phenomenal. Pulling for Austin through this! 👍

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News failure🤡

[@rykerbrand4705]

Thank you for the amazing content and for sharing this with us. I wish good luck to you in your trip to a healthy heart. Stay safe Austin ❤️

[@zandermetrakos2637]

You're literally the only filmmaker youtuber I like. You're videos have inspired me so much and made me not afraid of failure. Praying for you. I know you got this

[@RosemaryTheFloran]

This literally made my heart hurt, my chest aches now

[@anonymoose3103]

Same.

[@EthantotheMax]

Go to the doctor

[@ernestopreciado4895]

Time for that check up

[@minisnowballuwu4324]

I honestly don't think this is something to worry about- I'm not sure if it's the same this, but if you think about having an inch to much, you'll start to have an inch. I think when humans learn about someone like Austin, who has something wrong with his heart, we start to think about it too much and start to panic and then are heart 'starts to hurt'. I think it's just psychological and your fine 😅

[@HunterDrone]

on the up side, your new doctor sending you to a cardiologist, while expensive, may have saved your life since you wouldn't have known about this issue otherwise.

[@haroldinho9930]

Yeah. Good doctor.

[@millacabral9475]

Yeah i think the point is that even tho it was expensive, he was right in trusting the doc and getting the ecg.

[@lawrenceblackbourne5966]

The cost thing makes me so sad, like why should people have to pay to not die

[@MH-ms1dg]

@@lawrenceblackbourne5966 this^

[@hcstubbs3290]

@@lawrenceblackbourne5966 The American healthcare system is crazy to me. No one should have to make the decision to either die or bankrupt themself/their family or be afraid to go to the doctor because of the cost. In the UK the NHS has so many problems, but at least you don't have to pay for medical care (directly) that may not work anyway. Even delivering a baby and the aftercare in America costs more than I earn in a year and I'm on a decent wage! And then there's all the doctors pushing expensive antibiotics and shiz because they're being sponsored. How do people afford to live? How do they know when to trust their doctor?

[@Sarahk39397]

I just found your videos a few days ago 😔 I really hope and praying for your surgery to go well and your speedy recovery 🙏🏼🙏🏼 You got it!

[@INKKK_]

I wish you the best of luck, I hope you get through this hard time

[@Monasaurus_Rex]

3:07 dude really already prepared for what he wants to put on his headstone lmao

[@AmericanIdiot7659]

@@j0sH092 you ever just take the cap off the water bottle and drink the water out of the cap

[@zappyapp]

@@j0sH092 how many beans did you eat

[@zappyapp]

@@j0sH092 🏅 Certified troll badge, Congratulations, you tried.

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Savetion ♛ failure 🤡

[@FirestarDoppelganger]

@Logan Roof News failure v2 🤡

[@eeaaoooo]

As a child my heart was leaking fluid into different valves, so same thing lol. Praying for your health man! Please be easy on yourself.

[@AndrewMakesPuns]

You’re strong and you’ll get through this. Take good care of yourself and may everything go as well as possible ❤️

[@shadeabout]

Stay strong dude. We all have hope for you, good luck and get through this.

[@steamingpileofspaghetti9755]

Watching videos like this makes me feel like I'm about to die.

[@Damascene_]

as someone with health anxiety, same

[@wondermittens1844]

hypochondriacs assemble!

[@clauday6467]

Especially I never get check up for like 4 years :((

[@i_do_coding]

i have the same thing in my heart bruh

[@AxeAR]

@@wondermittens1844 yas!

[@HarnaiDigital]

I'm feeling so bad for him. He is the legend that Got me to learn 3D Animation. 😣 I shall pray for him.

[@kingn0ah377]

I love your videos

[@planty9070]

I really hope everything turns out fine, I hate when such hardworking/amazing people have the worst things happen to them.

[@ahoustonpsych]

Wow, amazing video. I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope you and your family are doing well. As a side note, I'm a *huge* fan of the production of this video. You're extremely talented, and it really shows with how you presented this information to us. I dearly hope you'll be around for a long, long time, Austin.