Cardiac arrest survivor, Mary Wiley, shares her story of survival and recovery

A newly commissioner officer in the United States Army and pregnant with her first child, Mary Wiley began her morning working out on base in Alaska. Suddenly, Mary dropped to the floor and two junior soldiers began CPR, which ultimately saved her, and her baby’s, life. Today, Mary is a strong advocate for this lifesaving skill and has served as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association.

The following is Mary’s story and not an endorsement or diagnosis. Stories have been edited down for time. Mary is a member of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women 2024 Class of Survivors.