Health & Fitness
CT Meteorologist Suffers Heart Attack While At Work
"The important thing is educate yourself on all the possible signals of a heart attack," writes Bob Maxon.
Veteran NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Bob Maxon suffered a heart attack while at work last week and is currently recovering, according to a post on his Facebook page.
He reports that it was a minor event, and the news station writes that he didn't initially realize what it was on the morning of March 21. He thought it was symptoms from the flu.
"I suffered a minor heart attack last Tuesday morning, probably on the air or between the Today Show cut in's, crazy!" writes Maxon. "I'm on the road to recovery and will be back soon."
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He urges people to educate themselves on the signs of a heart attack and know if you have a history of heart issues in your family.
"I knew it, and still didn't believe it when it happened to me."
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We are wishing our own @bobmaxon a speedy recovery after suffering a minor heart attack. Please wish him well https://t.co/zWp65zbLOp pic.twitter.com/Q7zPk6FD75
— NBC Connecticut (@NBCConnecticut) March 27, 2017
Since the announcement, Maxon has received hundreds of messages from fans and colleagues wishing him well, including more than 570 comments Monday afternoon on his Facebook page.
Thanks Dennis! Nice of you to reach out. Guys our age have to be aware of our hearts! https://t.co/Ipf75Tf02F
— Bob Maxon (@bobmaxon) March 27, 2017
Photo: Bob Maxon. Photo credit: NBC Connecticut News
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