There has been a tremendous outpouring of love and support for NBC Connecticut meteorologist Bob Maxon after he suffered a mild heart attack Tuesday.
Bob called in to NBC Connecticut Monday morning and shared the personal story about what happened last week, when he started feeling ill and learned upon seeking medical treatment that he had a minor heart attack.
In response, thousands of people have reached out through social media, wishing Bob well and for a quick recovery.
@bobmaxon Our family has been watching you since we moved here in 1997, and we wish you a very quick recovery. Glad you got checked out!
— Keith Lipscomb (@KeithLipscomb) March 27, 2017
Bob has been thanking people for their kind words and says he’ll back and “better than ever,” but it’s going to take some time.
He said he felt like he was coming down with the flu and encourages everyone to educate themselves on the possible signs of a heart attack.
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As Carrie Surdell Hastings wrote, there are several warning signs of a heart attack.
They can include chest discomfort or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, a shortness of breath, and other signs, which could include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness, according to the American Heart Association website.
Symptoms also vary between men and women.
If you experience these symptoms, get checked out and quickly because minutes matter, the American Heart Association urges. Call 911.
For more information about heart health and to learn the warning signs of a heart attack, visit the American Heart Association website.
Words of support and encouragement have been coming in on Twitter from local organizations, colleagues and others from Connecticut and beyond.
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