Overview

• During Father’s Day weekend 2024, Sanders suffered a heart attack that he first mistook for persistent heartburn.
• He drove himself to the emergency room where tests revealed elevated enzyme levels confirming myocardial damage.
• ‘The Making of a Heart Attack’ premieres Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on A&E with Sanders sharing his personal experience.
• Sanders emphasizes that he had no warning signs and now urges comprehensive cholesterol testing and regular medical checkups.
• Since his diagnosis, he has followed a heart-healthy regimen of prescribed medication, improved nutrition and daily walking.