Young Heart Attack Survivor: ‘Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs’

Thirty-six year old Brad Lauer, a heart attack survivor, thanks UConn Health for a complete recovery and says even if you're young - don't ignore the warning signs of a heart attack.

36-year old heart attack patient Brad Lauer and his wife Kate are thankful to the fast-acting teams at UConn Health in Canton and Farmington - they helped him avoid having any lasting heart damage. (Photo by Ethan Giorgetti)

When Brad Lauer started experiencing shortness of breath and tightness in his chest, he and his wife Kate had a hard time believing he was having a heart attack – after all, he’s only 36 years old. Fortunately, Brad didn’t ignore his symptoms and the teams at UConn Health’s Canton office and main campus in Farmington worked together to make sure Brad had the best possible outcome.