Her coronary artery 100% blocked, she didn't call 911. She hopes others know better.
May 20, 2020
Charley Bednarsh feared burdening already overburdened health care workers with her health problem. It could've killed her.
Heart Attack News
After heart attack, home health care could help prevent return to hospital
May 15, 2020
Receiving home health care after a heart attack may keep recent survivors out of the hospital, new research suggests.
Spikes in emotional, physical stress after heart attack can return to normal
May 5, 2020
People with recent heart attacks have heightened activity in the brain’s amygdala, which is involved in stress and emotional response, new research shows.
Is it safe to go to the hospital during COVID-19 pandemic? Doctors say yes
May 4, 2020
The coronavirus shouldn’t be a concern if you think you need emergency care, experts say.
Firefighter in need of a new heart got by with a little help from his friends
Apr 24, 2020
Family, friends and two Philadelphia Phillies players helped Chris Hagan pay his bills while awaiting a heart transplant. Two decades later, he’s still saying thanks.
He's a doctor, a heart disease survivor – and a COVID-19 patient
Apr 22, 2020
Dr. Tim Martindale knew being 62, overweight and only a few years removed from a heart attack and triple bypass could turn COVID-19 into a death sentence.
Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart
Apr 6, 2020
Two-time cancer survivor confronts another life-threatening illness by moving forward and giving back.
Given 2% chance of survival, 'Batman' came to the rescue
Apr 1, 2020
Complications during a routine stent procedure became a life-or-death situation for an Orlando man and his family.
Health emergency? Don't hesitate to get help
Mar 30, 2020
The coronavirus shouldn’t keep people from seeking help from the emergency room, doctors say.
After heart attack, 51-year-old began singing a new tune
Mar 24, 2020
A heart attack caused Laura Vanderpool’s heart to stop. Since then, she’s left a stressful job for a new gig that leaves plenty of time for family, friends and making music.