Health & Fitness

Photo courtesy of David Nadeau
What the author suspected was a worsening of pneumonia actually were symptoms of a “widow maker,” or a severe blockage in his left anterior descending artery of the heart. In retrospect, he wishes that he had paid attention to signs of his failing health and took the advice of a friend who works at a hospital to set up an appointment for a Coronary Artery Calcium test.
David Nadeau shares his "widow maker" story to emphasize how important it is for firefighters to pay attention to health warning signs and to get a baseline Coronary Artery Calcium...
Jan. 16, 2026

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