Henrik Lundqvist | NHL Hall-of-Famer, living with recurrent pericarditis
Featured video
Watch episode 2 of Henrik’s new 3-part series, What I Know Now, and learn how he’s able to live a life doing what he loves with recurrent pericarditis.
Speaking Up
Becoming more confident when you feel vulnerable is hard, but as
Henrik discusses in episode 2, asking the right questions in the exam
room can go a long way. For him, speaking up put him on the path to
doing what he loves.
Watch the video above to hear how Henrik learned to get the answers he
needed to find more stability.
"I know the signals now. I know what to look for." - Henrik
Speaking Up
NHL’s Henrik Lundqvist shares his recurrent pericarditis story
Putting it into Words
In the first episode, Henrik reflects on the moment he learned the name of his heart condition: recurrent pericarditis.
Speaking Up
In the second episode, Henrik talks about the power of curiosity and how asking the right questions can change everything.
Moving Forward
In the third episode, Henrik looks back on what he would have done differently with a new sense of purpose and perspective.
Comeback After Comeback
Watch Henrik and a cardiologist discuss his journey to a diagnosis of recurrent pericarditis.
Quote from Henrik Lundqvist
"Not being able to live your life the way you want to is hard physically and mentally. But with the support of my care team, I found my path forward to come back with more strength."
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Last updated: 06/04/26
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