His heart stopped after a run. His daughter, a nurse, helped restart it.
Apr 16, 2025
After a 5-mile run, Mark Kleinschmidt had a heart attack that caused cardiac arrest. His daughter – a nurse – happened to be home.
Heart Attack News
Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER? What doctors say you should do
Apr 15, 2025
If you think you're having a heart attack or stroke, calling 911 does more than summon an ambulance. Here's what else doctors say happens.
A heart artery tore weeks before her due date, putting the lives of mom and baby at risk
Apr 11, 2025
Nefertari Nelson-Williams was nearly nine months pregnant when she had emergency surgery to repair a spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
An 8-minute limit at cardiac rehab propelled heart attack survivor to push for more
Apr 9, 2025
Fighting a family history of heart disease, Sheron Lee found fitness in the gym and through walking and dancing.
He refused to leave the ER. More tests revealed a 99.9% blocked heart artery.
Mar 31, 2025
Matt Bowman was at risk of a fatal heart attack and had open-heart surgery. His wife, Robin, fainted in the hospital hallway and hit her head. Her breast cancer had spread to her brain.
He'd all but forgotten he had a defibrillator. It reminded him it was there – 22 times.
Mar 24, 2025
Three years after Bill Miller had a defibrillator implanted, it went off nearly two dozen times. His healing included dealing with the mental and emotional side of what had happened.
Heart survivor living on a remote Christmas tree farm bought an AED. His family saved him with it.
Mar 14, 2025
A year after his quadruple bypass, Michael Loughran went into cardiac arrest.
Big differences found in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups
Mar 10, 2025
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the U.S. are typically grouped together in research. But a new study shows their cardiovascular disease risks vary significantly.
Teens with insomnia who lack sleep may be at risk for high blood pressure
Mar 7, 2025
Teenagers who have trouble falling or staying asleep and who sleep less than their peers may have a fivefold higher risk of hypertension, according to a new study.
A heart attack while shoveling snow. Then another emergency during cardiac rehab.
Mar 4, 2025
What started as a routine chore ended with a heart attack for Kyle Wessels.