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 and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from 91ÐÓ°É 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.
When it comes to sleep, quality may be just as important as quantity
Apr 14, 2025
A good night's rest and its impact on your overall health and well-being depends on timing, satisfaction and consistency – not just duration – according to a new science report.
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.
How dogs and cats can get lifesaving CPR from their owners
Apr 10, 2025
Veterinary guidelines outline how pet owners can administer CPR if their fur baby's heart stops beating.
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.
This music festival season, stay on the fun side of the medical tent with this advice
Apr 8, 2025
From Coachella to Bonnaroo, it's music festival season, and veterans have plenty of healthy advice on how to enjoy your favorite jams without getting into one.
Her upbringing and training shaped this doctor's view of infections and vaccines
Apr 7, 2025
Dr. Priya Soni, an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles, grew up learning about microbes. Now she teaches families and her community how to protect themselves from the bad ones – and the importance of vaccines like the one for measles.
Ready to hoop it up? Net some benefits on the court, but be wary of risks
Apr 4, 2025
Go ahead and take a shot at playing basketball, doctors say – but understand the risks, especially if you have a heart condition.
Husband finds wife face down in the bathroom. Her heart had stopped.
Apr 3, 2025
At age 35, Brooke Jones recovered from three cardiac arrests and fights the fear of another through advocacy work.
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