Health
A Heart Attack in 1955 Was Almost Always Fatal. What Changed in 70 Years Will Stun You.
In the mid-20th century, a heart attack was widely considered a death notice — and if you survived, months of strict bed rest awaited. Today, a stent can restore blood flow to your heart in under an hour. The story of how cardiology transformed is one of the most dramatic in all of medicine.
Mar 13, 2026