The stroke SAVED her life: Kim Zolciak's medical emergency 'revealed she has a more serious underlying heart condition that was treated immediately' 

  • She suffered a mini stroke on Wednesday after flying home to Atlanta
  • The 37-year-old had just performed on Dancing With The Stars
  • Before she was released, doctors did a procedure on her heart 

When Kim Zolciak suffered a mini stroke on Wednesday after arriving in Atlanta following a performance on Dancing With The Stars, it seemed as if the emergency was frightening, but in the end relatively minor.

When doctors looked closer, however, they realized there was a bigger problem, according to a Saturday report from TMZ.

The 37-year-old reality star was suffering from an underlying heart problem, which if not treated as quickly as it was could have killed her, sources claimed.

The silver lining: When Kim Zolciak suffered a mini stroke on Wednesday it seemed as if the emergency was frightening, but in the end relatively minor. When doctors looked closer, however, they realized there was a bigger problem, according to a Saturday report from TMZ; here she is seen on Monday

The silver lining: When Kim Zolciak suffered a mini stroke on Wednesday it seemed as if the emergency was frightening, but in the end relatively minor. When doctors looked closer, however, they realized there was a bigger problem, according to a Saturday report from TMZ; here she is seen on Monday

Previously: Kim shared this image from her hospital bed on Friday, two days after suffering a mini stroke. 'Going in for one more procedure, things are looking up!' wrote the star

Previously: Kim shared this image from her hospital bed on Friday, two days after suffering a mini stroke. 'Going in for one more procedure, things are looking up!' wrote the star

'A test revealed there was a more serious, underlying heart issue. Doctors kept her in the hospital and she told friends the docs performed a procedure Friday,' a source told the site.

The nature of the problem or what doctors did to correct it was not known, added TMZ.

The site claimed that the Don't Be Tardy star would 'never have known about the heart issue had she not gone into the hospital for the TIA.'

The heart condition would have become 'life-threatening' if it was not looked at when it was.

Welcome home! Kim Zolciak tweeted to her over 30 thousand followers on Friday that she had returned home from the hospital, where she was recovering from a stroke

Welcome home! Kim Zolciak tweeted to her over 30 thousand followers on Friday that she had returned home from the hospital, where she was recovering from a stroke

The site also reported that it is 'doubtful' that Kim will return to the Dancing With The Stars on Monday. 

On Friday Kim announced she had returned home after she was hospitalized for the mini-stroke.

The star, who has received numerous well wishes from supporters online in light of the health concern, tweeted to her over 900,000 followers: 'Home with the family.'

A friend indeed: The small screen fixture also revealed her Dancing With The Stars partner Tony Dovolani was looking after her as she shared a photo of him in her hospital room

A friend indeed: The small screen fixture also revealed her Dancing With The Stars partner Tony Dovolani was looking after her as she shared a photo of him in her hospital room

The reality star said on social media that she had suddenly lost all feeling in her left side and the ability to speak.

By Friday, the Don't Be Tardy beauty was still in the hospital as she posted a photo from her bed with an oxygen tube. 'Going in for one more procedure, things are looking up!' wrote the star. 

The reality diva added, 'Don't let the oxygen scare you its just protocol.'

The blonde went on to write, 'I wanted THANK all of you for the love! I feel so overwhelmed with all the texts, comments etc. I'm so grateful to have all of you!' Her hashtag read, '#TheyDontCallMeToughieForNothing.'

The small screen fixture also revealed her Dancing With The Stars partner Tony Dovolani was looking after her as she shared a photo of him in her hospital room.

'This guy @tonydovolani has been by my side for 2 days! ☺️ he even brings me my favorite coffee. Although he is always dancing around the room lol he keeps me smiling!'

Health concern: Kim  suffered a stroke moments after her plane landed in Atlanta from Los Angeles on Wednesday

Health concern: Kim suffered a stroke moments after her plane landed in Atlanta from Los Angeles on Wednesday

Kim added, 'So blessed to be surrounded by such great people. Want to go home so bad! Hopefully tomorrow! #GoingStirCrazy #BlessingInDisguse.'

TMZ reported on Friday that Tony was showing her dance moves while she was in her hospital bed as she hopes to return to the ABC show on Monday. 'There is a good chance she will be back,' said a source.

The website added that Kim had not received a clearance for the competition from her doctors.

It must be love: She later posted this photo of her and her husband Troy embracing in her hospital bed

It must be love: She later posted this photo of her and her husband Troy embracing in her hospital bed

Kim Zolciak Biermann and Tony Dovolani
Kim Zolciak Biermann and Tony Dovolani

Big night: Kim was returning home from her appearance on Dancing With The Stars when she lost all feeling in her left side and the ability to speak (above with partner Dovolani)

Kim said on Thursday her life had been saved by the quick reactions of her husband Kroy Biermann, friend Niki Toney-Pressley, daughter Brielle and Brielle's boyfriend Slade Osborne.

She later posted a photo of her and Kroy embracing in hospital, with the caption: 'All that matters... FAMILY.'  

'The last 24hrs have been whirlwind!' she wrote in the Instagram post. 'I landed yesterday morning from LAX (took the red eye right after DWTS) I got home and within minutes suffered a TIA (mini stroke) the left side of my body went completely numb and my speech was gone.

'I have 100%of my feeling back THANK GOD. Still in the hospital but I just know I'm getting released today!' 

Just before having the stroke, Kim had been on Instagram to promote a teeth whitening system.

WHAT IS A MINI STROKE (TIA)?

A mini stroke, medically known as a transient ischemic attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain stops for a short period of time. It mimics the symptoms of an actual stroke but generally lasts for just 24 hours. These attacks do not generally cause any brain damage, though they can be indicators and warning signs that the individual will suffer an actual stroke in the future.

She wrote in that post: 'I'm so happy to be home with my babies!! Although I'm having a blast on DWTS I took the red eye soooo I'm delirious but I forgot my @expresssmileatlanta teeth whitening kit when I was in LA so a quick touch up and then GOODNIGHT!! Back to rehearsal today!!

'USE MY PROMO CODE "KimZ" And it's only 20 dollars.' 

Kim revealed during her Dancing With the Stars performance on Monday that she had received Botox just hours before her routine.

The social media fixture said that it was not just a cosmetic procedure but had health benefits and helped with her migraines.

She shared a photo of herself with Dr. Simon Ourian after receiving her injections - the same cosmetic dermatologist who treats the Kardashians.

'Thank you @simonourianmd1 for coming in for me!! I needed Botox desperately lol and I needed to pick up some of his face products!' wrote Kim on Instagram. 'I'm obsessed with his flawless serum, eye cream and moisturizer!! I truly appreciate you.'  

Social media star: The beauty shared a photo of herself with Dr. Simon Ourian on Monday after getting Botox before her Dancing With the Stars performance (left) and also promoted a teeth whitening system moments before her stroke (right)
Social media star: The beauty shared a photo of herself with Dr. Simon Ourian on Monday after getting Botox before her Dancing With the Stars performance (left) and also promoted a teeth whitening system moments before her stroke (right)

Social media star: The beauty shared a photo of herself with Dr. Simon Ourian on Monday after getting Botox before her Dancing With the Stars performance (left) and also promoted a teeth whitening system moments before her stroke (right)

Recently: The reality star and partner Tony (right) on Monday night with Dancing With the Stars host Erin Andrews (left)

Recently: The reality star and partner Tony (right) on Monday night with Dancing With the Stars host Erin Andrews (left)

The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star, who currently stars on Bravo's Don't Be Tardy..., has always been open about her cosmetic procedures.

She has revealed in the past to having her breasts done, liposuction, and various fillers. 

Just last month a caller asked Kim when she appeared on Watch What Happens Live if she had 'any work done' after the caller said 'there's been a little difference to your face lately.'

'I hear you, and I hear this all the time. But I want people to understand that I had a baby in 2011, one in 2012, and two in 2013, so I think the weight of all that, but no, I mean I haven’t. I did my boobs, my tummy, I did it on my show, and just I haven’t,' she said.

Family first: The 37-year-old has six children, two teenage daughter from previous relationships - Brielle (second from right) and Ariana (left) - and four with her current husband, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy - Kroy Jr.(seconf from left), Kash (right), and twins Kane (center) and Kaia

Family first: The 37-year-old has six children, two teenage daughter from previous relationships - Brielle (second from right) and Ariana (left) - and four with her current husband, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy - Kroy Jr.(seconf from left), Kash (right), and twins Kane (center) and Kaia

By her side: The Bravo star credited her husband Kroy (left) and daughter Brielle and Brielle's boyfriend Slade (right) with saving her life
By her side: The Bravo star credited her husband Kroy (left) and daughter Brielle and Brielle's boyfriend Slade (right) with saving her life

By her side: The Bravo star credited her husband Kroy (left) and daughter Brielle and Brielle's boyfriend Slade (right) with saving her life

Kim has six children, two teenage daughter from previous relationships - Brielle and Ariana - and four with her current husband, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy - Kroy Jr., Kash, and twins Kane and Kaia.

Brielle and Ariana were adopted by Kroy after he married their mother. 

Kroy, 30, and Kim met in May of 2010 at the event Dancing with Atlanta Stars and were married just over a year later on November, 11, 2011, with Kim changing her outfit three times during the $1million ceremony. 

The family currently lives in a sprawling 7,186 sq ft mansion that features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, a huge swimming pool, eight fireplaces and a two-story master closet. 

Gratitude: Kim also thanked her close friend Niki Toney-Pressley for helping her when she had the stroke (above on Monday night at the Dancing taping with makeup artist Marina Rumppe)

Gratitude: Kim also thanked her close friend Niki Toney-Pressley for helping her when she had the stroke (above on Monday night at the Dancing taping with makeup artist Marina Rumppe)

Golden girl: The star sizzled in a sparkling garment at a Dancing With The Stars event on September 14 in Los Angeles

Golden girl: The star sizzled in a sparkling garment at a Dancing With The Stars event on September 14 in Los Angeles

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