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Drew Carey: 'I thought heart attacks meant falling down'
6 Mar
Summary
- Carey mistook heart attack for weight loss side effect.
- He believed heart attacks involved dramatic falls.
- An artery was 95% blocked during the 2001 event.
In 2001, Drew Carey narrowly avoided a severe heart attack, a situation he initially misunderstood due to common misconceptions. He believed heart attacks involved falling dramatically, not just experiencing chest tightness and numbness during a jog. His heart rate spiked to 160 beats per minute, but he attributed it to exertion rather than a medical emergency.
Despite these alarming signs, Carey's immediate reaction was to slow down his run. He even indulged in a meal at Bob's Big Boy before promising his then-girlfriend he'd see a doctor the following morning. The next day, feeling unwell again during rehearsals for "The Drew Carey Show," he finally called for an ambulance.
Upon hospitalization, doctors discovered Carey had a 95% blocked artery and subsequently placed a stent. This health scare prompted a significant lifestyle change, including weight loss and a drastic shift in his diet. He now embraces vegetables and healthier eating habits, a stark contrast to his previous diet.
