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When it comes to heart disease, Reed Schreck has always known the deck is stacked against him.<\/p>\n

His grandfather, uncle and father, Don, all died from heart disease. Because of the family history, Reed, a former sports reporter for the Rockford Register Star, has made sure to take extra care of himself \u2013 eating right, running and exercising has always been a regular staple in his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never taken my heart health for granted,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Despite his healthy lifestyle, Reed couldn\u2019t avoid his own heart issues, which started about 10 years ago. That\u2019s when he began experiencing tightness in his chest during a run. Doctors discovered blockage to his heart, which required stents in 2007 and again 2008. Four years later, Reed was back in the operating room for triple bypass surgery.<\/p>\n

Complete cardiac arrest<\/h2>\n

Then, in November 2016, Reed returned home from a long run when he was greeted by his wife, Deb, in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe asked me how the run went and next thing I know I fell to the floor,\u201d Reed recalls.<\/p>\n

Deb immediately started CPR before calling 911. The ambulance rushed Reed to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reed suffered a complete cardiac arrest. This is when an abnormal heart rhythm does not create normal heart pumping.<\/p>\n

He had his body temperature decreased (hypothermia) and was in an induced coma to help the brain recover.\u00a0 He spent time in critical care and was in the hospital for a week.\u00a0 A pacemaker-like device that can shock the heart to normal rhythm, called a defibrillator, was implanted.<\/p>\n

Reed does not recall events \u2013 including attending the state cross country meet in Peoria, the Cubs’ World Series win, the presidential election and his hospital stay, which is all common when a heart arrest occurs.<\/p>\n

Reed was in good hands at OSF Saint Anthony, thanks to the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute<\/a> which offers coordinated, integrated care and is supported by more than 65 physician experts, specializing in every aspect of cardiovascular care throughout OSF HealthCare.<\/p>\n

OSF Cardiovascular Institute\u2019s longstanding partnership at OSF Saint Anthony \u2013 a Truven 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital<\/a> in the nation \u2013 means you don\u2019t need to travel outside of Rockford to receive advanced cardiovascular care.\u00a0 The survival rate of out of hospital cardiac arrest is reported to be 6 to 11 percent.\u00a0 Reed is definitely a survivor.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t have received any better care,\u201d he said. \u201cThe care I received following the cardiac arrest was extremely critical. I\u2019m very appreciative of OSF, my doctors and the entire staff.\u201d<\/p>\n

Back on his feet<\/h2>\n

These days, Reed is back on his feet and feeling strong. Now retired, he substitute teaches 2-3 days a week in the Rockford Public Schools and also coaches girls and boys cross country at East High School. \u201cI relate well to the kids,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s satisfying to see the students get excited about their accomplishments. It\u2019s been one of the best things I\u2019ve ever done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reed has received a clean bill of health from his physician and he\u2019s resumed regular work outs at the gym, and still plays competitive softball at the age of 66. He\u2019s also been given him the green light to return to running \u2013 albeit with a partner.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll I can do is listen to my doctor, continue to exercise, eat healthy and take my medicine,\u201d he said. \u201cThey say only one in 20 people survives cardiac arrest. I definitely feel lucky.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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