Demi Lovato's team discuss her viral “Heart Attack” performance for heart attack survivors

Demi Lovato publicly revealed that she once suffered a heart attack herself after a drug overdose. Now, due to the moment going viral online, Lovato's team have shared a statement to EW about the performance, revealing that she had actually discussed her reasons for choosing the song.

“She spoke on the mind-heart connection,” the representative wrote. “It was a sensitive moment intended to champion the women in the room — the very reason why Demi was at the event. She did open with a beautiful intro on why she chose the song and addressed the room, talking about the mind and heart connection. It was actually a beautiful moment.”

Demi Lovato singing 'Heart Attack' at an event for women with cardiovascular problems 💀💀GOOD BYE. pic.twitter.com/mn9LKguBdV

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In her docu-series, Dancing With the Devil, Lovato revealed the extent of her overdose which led to a heart attack.

"I had three strokes, I had a heart attack, I suffered brain damage from the strokes," Lovato said. "I can't drive anymore. I have blind spots in my vision, so sometimes when I go to pour a glass of water, I'll miss the cup because I can't see it anymore. I had pneumonia because I asphyxiated and I had multiple organ failure." If she had been taken to the hospital five to ten minutes later than she was, she would have died.