Blood cot survivor Linda Potthoff defies the odds after massive pulmonary embolism

Name: Blood cot survivor Linda Potthoff defies the odds after massive pulmonary embolism
Uploaded: 2026-02-19T22:45:00-0600
Duration: 2 min 55 s
Description: When a massive saddle pulmonary embolism stopped her heart, Linda Potthoff nearly lost everything. After 45 minutes of CPR and life-saving ECMO treatment, she’s walking proof that speaking up — and knowing hands-only CPR — can mean a second chance at life.

When a massive saddle pulmonary embolism stopped her heart, Linda Potthoff nearly lost everything. After 45 minutes of CPR and life-saving ECMO treatment, she’s walking proof that speaking up — and knowing hands-only CPR — can mean a second chance at life.