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Surviving the Widowmaker: Scott Eisberg shares life-changing heart health journey


Published on 2025-02-21 19:23:08 - abcnews4
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  • "Traditionally, now we go in through the wrist, the radial artery. They were able to facilitate a pretty rapid heart catheterization where we found a tight blockage in the proximal left anterior descending artery, which is also known as the widow maker."

Scott Eisberg, a 52-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, experienced a life-altering event when he suffered a "widow maker" heart attack, a term for a blockage in the left anterior descending artery, which is often fatal. Despite his active lifestyle and lack of typical risk factors, Eisberg's heart attack was a wake-up call, leading him to share his story to raise awareness about heart health. His journey involved emergency medical intervention, a significant lifestyle overhaul, and a newfound mission to educate others on the importance of heart health, even for those who seem healthy. His story underscores the unpredictability of heart disease and the critical need for awareness and preventive measures.

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