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Drew Carey's Heart Attack Denial: Jog and Dinner Date Ignored Warning Signs
8 Mar
Summary
- Drew Carey mistook heart attack symptoms for minor issues in 2001.
- He jogged and went on a dinner date, ignoring severe warning signs.
- A 95 percent blocked artery led to life-saving angioplasty.
In 2001, during an overweight phase while filming 'The Drew Carey Show,' the comedian experienced alarming heart attack symptoms. While jogging, his heart rate soared to 160 bpm, accompanied by shoulder numbness, classic signs he dismissed due to naivety. He believed heart attacks only caused immediate collapse, a notion he now finds amusingly misguided.
Despite the scare, Carey continued his jog until symptoms resurfaced, prompting him to go home. He then proceeded with a dinner date, during which he admits to ignoring the red flags while playing video games. The following day, rehearsals proved difficult as chest tightness intensified, finally prompting him to call for an ambulance.
Hospital tests revealed a critical 95 percent blockage in an artery. Doctors performed a coronary angioplasty, inserting a stent to restore blood flow. This near-fatal event prompted a significant lifestyle change for Carey, who has since lost 80 pounds and now advocates for recognizing subtle health warnings.
