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Heart Attack Survivor Runs Half Marathon Two Years After Angioplasty
18 Nov
Summary
- 50-year-old professor had severe heart attack due to undiagnosed diabetes
- Struggled to walk on treadmill after angioplasty, but ran half marathon 2 years later
- Cardiac rehab program key to patient's remarkable recovery and fitness transformation
In November 2025, a 50-year-old medical college professor experienced a severe heart attack, the kind where a major artery supplying the heart was completely blocked, causing significant damage to the heart muscle. This was due to an undiagnosed risk factor—diabetes—that amplified his chances of a heart attack.
After undergoing angioplasty to open the blocked artery and have a stent inserted, the professor struggled to even walk on a treadmill for a few minutes. However, through a medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation program, he gradually rebuilt his strength and fitness over the next two years. The program included nutrition guidance, psychological counseling, and monitored physical activity to ensure his heart could handle the increasing workload.
Remarkably, the professor went on to run a half marathon, 21 km, something he had never done before his heart attack. Cardiac rehab is crucial for heart attack patients, as it helps them regain their health and, in some cases, achieve new fitness milestones they never thought possible. The program's combination of medical supervision, gradual exercise, and lifestyle changes enables many patients to return to an active, healthy life after a major cardiac event.
