Crystal Kung Minkoff opens up about a serious health scare, nearly suffering a stroke, and medical findings behind her treatment.
Crystal Kung Minkoff’s latest update is a reminder that behind the glamour of reality TV, health moments can hit fast and hard.
In a recent episode of her podcast with Cynthia Bailey. “Humble Brag With Crystal and Cynthia. ” Misryoum reports that the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared what she says was a severe health scare. describing how her high blood pressure and symptoms pushed her doctors into “the realm of stroke.”
That week. Minkoff said she was running late because she was at her doctor’s appointment. where her blood pressure was found to be dangerously high.. She also recalled her physician explaining that what felt like pressure connected to her heart could mean it was working too hard.. (Misryoum notes: an ideal blood pressure for most adults is generally lower than 120/80 mmHg.)
She added that her doctor checked her condition after she complained of a constant pressure on her chest, and also found her heart rate to be unusually low. In the next step, an EKG revealed mild cardiac enlargement, and she said her medication needed to be increased to address the issue.
Why this matters: Heart health stories like Minkoff’s can feel personal in a way that many medical tips never do, because they show how quickly routine concerns can become urgent.
Minkoff. who is 43. also shared context around the diagnosis. explaining that her doctor told her a large portion of the condition is hereditary. while the rest can be influenced by day-to-day “adjustments.” She said she has been advised to keep up with her medication and to modify her routine. including lifting weights as much as possible and aiming for regular cardio time across the week.
In the past, Minkoff has said her health challenges have led to emergencies. While filming RHOBH in Barcelona in January 2024, she was rushed to the hospital and received intravenous therapy after severe motion sickness and bulging veins were tied to a high blood pressure reading.
At the end of the recent conversation, Minkoff’s openness underscores a bigger takeaway: sharing these moments can help normalize taking warning signs seriously before they escalate.