Heart attack couldn’t keep mom from her son’s Marine ceremony
Jul 2, 2026
After surviving a massive heart attack caused by a blocked major artery, Rikki Crider hit the road to make her son’s Marine boot camp graduation.
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EMT instructor’s fake chest pain becomes real cardiac arrest. The class uses CPR and AED to save him.
Jun 5, 2026
Karl Arps went from pretending to have chest pain for an EMT class exercise to going into cardiac arrest. Students and instructors in class used CPR and an AED to save him. After triple bypass surgery, he’s back teaching.
When is the right time to perform CPR, and how should it be done?
Jun 1, 2026
How do you know when it’s time to start CPR? What should you do? CPR experts explain.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest survivor had one goal: Get back and finish the ride
May 26, 2026
For Patrick Raycraft of Hartford, Connecticut, heart problems began with a heart attack at age 49. Despite a healthy lifestyle, he later went into cardiac arrest during a bike trip. His journey shows why recognizing symptoms and acting quickly matter.
Eugene Braunwald’s legacy: ‘The father of modern cardiology’ changed all of heart care
Apr 27, 2026
Over a 74-year career, Dr. Eugene Braunwald revolutionized cardiology with his discoveries. His legacy also includes influencing generations of physicians and advancing evidence based heart care.
After two heart attacks, a new diagnosis changed everything – including how she lives
Apr 23, 2026
Amy Bies survived two heart attacks by age 41. Years later, researching the American Heart Association led her to a new diagnosis — CKM syndrome — that finally connected the dots and changed how she views time, health and possibility.
A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a world champion kayaker
Apr 14, 2026
While training for another season, elite kayaker Nick Troutman began feeling chest pain during and after a routine run. Doctors later discovered he’d suffered multiple heart attacks caused by a torn artery—a condition known as SCAD that’s rare in men. The diagnosis nearly ended his career.
From frustration to inspiration: HeyShantaQ champions women’s health after heart attack and stroke
Mar 26, 2026
Doctors dismissed ShantaQuilette D. Carter-Williams’ heart symptoms for years – until she had a heart attack and a stroke. Now she speaks out about the importance of self-advocacy and women’s health, on social media and through her work as a comic.
A heart attack sent a basketball coach into cardiac arrest — and CPR by his wife saved him
Mar 23, 2026
After a big playoff win sent his girls’ basketball team to Missouri’s state championship game, coach Dan Rolfes had a heart attack. His heart stopped. His wife, Lisa, started CPR until help arrived. He returned to the court and is now promoting CPR and first aid training.
How serious are heart palpitations? Causes, symptoms and when to worry
Feb 9, 2026
What causes heart palpitations? Are they dangerous? What should someone with heart palpitations do? An expert answers the questions many people have.