Heart attack and cardiac arrest survivor, Amy Cavaliere, shares her story of survival and recovery

Amy Cavaliere, 40, had a sudden cardiac arrest in the ambulance after having a heart attack at home. The EMT performed CPR for 45 mins to save her life. Today, she is teaching others how to save a life by learning CPR.

[darktoadone]

I'm very lucky to be here, I've been out of the hospital a little over a month now after quadruple bypass surgery, I start cardiac rehab in a few weeks hopefully. It's definitely a life changing experience. Two days before my discharge I broke down like a baby crying thanking the doctors and nurses who saved my life.

[samisoniosborne]

At 36 just had mine last Tuesday its such a surreal moment..i knew this day was coming cuz of my heavy smoking habbit and history of heart diseases on both sides of my family; but didnt expect it to be this early. So happy to be here and alive.

[stacyhunt]

This also happened to me at age 32 i had a mavsive heart attack while driving down the highway I was able to flag someone down to call 911 once in cath lab i had a 100 percent blpckage in my main artery they put in a stent... but my nightmare had just began 3 days into recovery i went into cardiogenic shock and then into full cardiac arrest for 45 mins came out for a few moments then back in for another 45 mins... I ended up on life support for 5 days where my family was told i wouldnt recover it was to long in cardiac Arrest and to much damage had been done to my heart and here I am 6 years later. I do have congestive heart failure along with some other pretty minor health issues... This can happen to anyone!

[ulissessValera]

I experienced Cardiac Arrest in 09. It happened at the worst time. I was behind the wheel. Long story. Too long to explain on here, but It was a police officer who saved my life.

[Metaonsum_]

This happen to me at 13 as a bad reaction to some prescribed medicine i took. Really bad reaction. My life has never been the same and i felt as if i shouldnt complain ever and i felt like im too lucky and shouldnt be here and too many people have died from these to have have any problems after. I've gotten better, mentally and physically sense, and will continue to be positive to those around me that i love and dont know because life is too short to be anything else.

[Jonahstrials]

Mine was similar. I had pain all over 2 weeks ago. I had no idea I was having a heart attack. I had a fully clogged artery.

[lovesome]

Glad you are doing well it looks like you are doing better now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[wrayjordan]

Great outcome for you and your family. Best wishes.

[trxtech]

I am 29 and I have a fib and it's amazing how many people try to argue with me and tell me I'm too young for heart disease yeah I've been hospitalized because of it and actually almost died and then had to have a cardiac ablation and was on deltiazem, flecinade and Eliquis daily for a year strait and even after the ablation i may have to get another one again.

[rawgab]

Just survived one in dec.22 ...scary and still no explanation why ! I am a Amateur Boxer ;)

[themanwithnothingtolose]

My question is, what did they see when their heart stopped. Is there truly an afterlife or nothing but darkness?

[sameeremerald]

I had a heart attack in 2016 the put in a stent in my LAD, got complacent and started smoking again, I had my 2nd and hopefully last attack in February this year and they had to fit in another stent in the same artery, I am 36 and two months away from my wedding, not sure wether I should get married, am I ruining this girls life ?

[davidkellymitchell]

I don't understand a lot of things. I've ate, drank and smoked everything that suppose to kill a human and I'm 70 and never had any heart or cholesterol problems and I get checked and tested every 4 months. Same thing with cancer. Why do some get it and some don't? Some doctors believe they have the answer but they don't. They can usually repair you but what causes it?

[jamesm.]

Clean? What is that😆. She looks overweight..even here. What’s wrong with Americans? Stress from living that Suburban Perfect Life.