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Barry Sanders advocates for people to know their cholesterol numbers a year after his heart attack
Barry Sanders partners with Amgen Inc. and cardiologist Dr. Sara Collins to promote awareness of LDL cholesterol's link to heart attack and stroke risk.
- Barry Sanders, a Detroit Lions great and Pro Football Hall of Famer, suffered a heart attack in 2024 and shared his experience in 2025.
- Last year on Father’s Day, he experienced chest pain upon waking and decided to transport himself to the hospital when the discomfort continued.
- Sanders underwent tests confirming the heart attack, spent days in hospital, began a treatment plan, and shifted focus to heart health advocacy.
- He partnered with biotech firm Amgen and cardiologist Dr. Sara Collins to promote awareness about LDL-C, stating, "LDL-C is bad cholesterol."
- Sanders hopes his story encourages people to discuss cardiovascular health with their doctors and monitor cholesterol numbers to reduce heart disease risks.
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Barry Sanders advocates for people to know their cholesterol numbers a year after his heart attack
Barry Sanders is urging people to talk with their physicians about their cardiovascular health. The Detroit Lions great suffered a heart attack nearly 15 months ago.
·United States
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NFL legend Barry Sanders shares heart attack story
Sanders, who is featured in the The Making of a Heart Attack documentary, joined the Digital Desk to discuss his heart attack story, the symptoms he experienced and advice for people who want to better understand their risk for a heart attack or stroke.
·Memphis, United States
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