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Lt. Crest Whitaker, retired firefighter, with children after heart attack

When Crest Whitaker suffered a heart attack during a workout, the quick responses of those around him saved […]

Retired firefighter credits ‘miracle’ for fixing his ailing heart

aspirin pills; speak with a doctor before starting a daily aspirin regimen to prevent heart attack or stroke

For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin or “baby aspirin” was considered a simple way to help prevent […]

Millions may want to rethink daily aspirin

Dana Brown received treatment for her heart condition at Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Dana Brown felt tired, but there were plenty of ways to explain that away. After all, the jail […]

Flu appointment turns into a heart condition diagnosis

Ott Siluangkhot on tennis court post treatment for heart attack

The last day of 2018 was nearly Ott Siluangkhot’s last day alive. On Dec. 31, Ott took a […]

Heart attack on the court

main icing his knee; unusual signs of vascular disease

Know the signs to avoid this silent threat Vascular disease can hide in plain sight. It often goes […]

7 unusual symptoms of vascular disease

woman with her hands in the shape of heart in front of her chest; heart health mistakes to avoid

Are you making these mishaps with your heart health? You know how to handle your heart, right? You […]

Surprising heart health mistakes

Woman holding a red heart next to a yellow sweater; women and heart attack symptoms.

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the U.S. — but […]

Women: Don’t ignore these heart attack symptoms

Patient's Afib was treated with an advanced heart treatment.

Rickey Reed spent 41 years of his life as a paramedic, rescuing people in life-threatening situations. In early […]

Advanced cardiology procedure gives subzero support

Heart patient pictured with her husband.

Only days after celebrating her golden anniversary with the love of her life, Jean Russo never imagined she […]

How unnoticed stress turned into a medical scare for one …

Pastor preaches sermon; later that week a cardiologist in the congregation saves his life and heart.

Pastor Barry Cameron’s weekend services didn’t seem unusual. However, he didn’t know that in the sea of faces […]

VIDEO: Cardiologist in congregation saves pastor’s life

Middle - aged, heart - healthy woman paddling a red canoe on a sunny day

Every 40 seconds in the United States, someone has a heart attack. In a year, that adds up […]

5 things you need to know after a heart attack

Small white dog lies on grass facing up with ears above head. Dog's eyes are closed and mouth looks to be smiling.

Look into your pet’s eyes gazing at you with unconditional devotion. Feel your body relax and your mind […]

Paws for stress relief: How pets can help your health

Jarron Holden's on court; his life is saved after his heart stops on the basketball court.

Aug. 31, 2016, was the scariest day of Jarron Holden II’s life, yet it’s a day that […]

VIDEO: Teen’s heart stops on basketball court

Man in cowboy hat and large mustache standing next to fence and a bull on the other, whose face is close to the man's.

Joe Walker says Methodist Mansfield saved his life twice. Joe Walker and his cardiologist have what you might […]

Heart care at Methodist Mansfield saves man’s life twice

Runner Bailey Adams works out on treadmill after life-saving heart treatment

Twenty-eight-year-old Bailey Adam carefully steps onto a treadmill for her regular gym workout, and within a matter of […]

VIDEO: Life-saving teamwork when young runner’s heart stops during race

https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/media/Heart-Surgery-on-Facebook-Live.mp4 WATCH: Surgeons at Methodist Richardson Medical Center successfully replaced a Plano man’s heart valve as thousands watched […]