A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell, a 62-year-old hospital worker, experienced three heart attacks within four days despite feeling healthy. After initially being treated for a blockage in his artery, complications arose from a blood clot that formed after his stent placement. Bell received additional treatment and support from his colleagues during his recovery in the hospital.
- ▪Tommy Bell had a blockage in his 'widowmaker' artery and underwent a stent placement.
- ▪He suffered three heart attacks in four days due to a rare complication from the stent procedure.
- ▪Bell received additional treatment, including a second stent and blood thinners, to prevent further clots.
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HealthWatch A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days: "What have I done to myself?" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 16, 2026 / 8:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Tommy Bell knew he hadn't always had the best diet, but when he started working at a Florida hospital over 10 years ago, he learned a lot about how nutrition contributes to health and started eating better.
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