A Louisville man is recovering from a heart attack, and he's not even 35 years old.
March 16, 2025 (WDRB) - A Louisville man is recovering from a heart attack, and he's not even 35 years old. At just 34 years old, Eric Boorman survived a heart attack. He was at work in January when it happened. He regained consciousness at Baptist Health a few days later, unsure of what happened. He learned his co-worker, who was in the military, saved his life suing CPR. It kept blood flowing to his brain while his heart stopped beating.
"I can't emphasize enough that every second counts," said Jason Miller, a doctor with Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital. "Anyone can do CPR. Anyone can perform chest compressions."
According to the CDC, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Dr. Miller said there are signs to look out for, including chest pain, pressure, tightness or burning. People can also experience pain in the neck, back, jaw and arm. Miller adds, "specifically the left arm."
There's also often shortness of breath, sweating, nausea and vomiting. However, there are ways people can help themselves when those symptoms start.
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