26-year-old North Texas man survives "widowmaker" heart attack associated with type 1 diabetes

A North Texas man's life was saved after a massive "widowmaker" heart attack at just 26 — quick CPR and surgery gave him a second chance.

• Feb 17

Fort Worth libraries offering free CPR, AED trainings for American Heart Month

More than 350,000 people in the U.S. go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year.

• Feb 24, 2025

Burleson Kroger employee saves co-worker's life on his first day on the job

In a life-or-death situation, one Kroger employee jumped into action and saved a co-worker's life – all on his first day on the job.

• Aug 28, 2024

MedStar offering free class teaching CPR, Narcan administration

The class takes place tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters, 2900 Alta Mere Drive.

• Jun 8, 2023

MedStar offering free class teaching CPR, Narcan administration

The class takes place June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters, 2900 Alta Mere Drive.

• Jun 8, 2023

What to do if you encounter someone who needs CPR

MedStar says they've responded to more than 1,600 cardiac arrest calls in the last year.

• Jun 8, 2023

North Texas boxer shares how teammates saved his life using CPR

Isaiah Creighton has a passion for health, cardio boxing several times a week at The Jym in Allen. But in August, a routine workout for the class turned into a mission to save his life.

• Feb 27, 2023

Dallas police officer says 'divine intervention' led to him saving a boys life

The police officer said he wouldn't normally be buying his dog chicken nuggets, but he did, and saved a life while he was there.

• Jan 19, 2023

Damar Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital 9 days after cardiac arrest

The Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field during a televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Jan. 2.

• Jan 11, 2023