"They saved my life," King told Good Morning America. "That will stay with me forever in my heart. And just knowing that I get to play in front of them, too, and see that they were a huge reason why I'm here, I play for them, too, now."
"Doctors saw 'vegetation' on both his aortic valve and mitral valve. Vegetations are clumps or masses that often build up from an infection, generally containing a bundle of proteins, platelets, and infecting germs stuck together."
"Most studies reviewed determined that people with religious or spiritual beliefs were better protected against acute stressors - the kind of daily stresses we experience - like running late for work."
"We conducted an exposome-wide association study, which examines the relationship between a wide range of environmental exposures and health outcomes. The study found significant associations between various modifiable factors and SCA, with lifestyle changes being the most impactful in preventing cases."
Regular heart health check-ups are vital as they provide early detection of potential cardiovascular issues, enabling effective management and reducing severe health risks.