A Pittsburgh man, Ed Wesolowski, was reunited with the medical staff of the Duquesne women’s basketball team after they saved his life during a game last month. Wesolowski, a husband and father of three, suffered a major heart attack while attending the game, collapsing unexpectedly.
The Duquesne women’s basketball medical team immediately responded, following emergency protocols they had trained for but never had to use in a real-life situation. Their quick action included performing chest compressions and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to revive him.
Wesolowski later recalled the moments leading up to his cardiac arrest. He described feeling something unusual before losing consciousness. “I remember thinking, ‘That’s strange,’ and then the next thing I remember is being revived,” he said. Doctors confirmed that he had been clinically dead for approximately 90 seconds before being brought back by the medical team.
The medical staff credited their training and instincts for their ability to react swiftly and effectively in the emergency. They emphasized that their actions were guided by basic life support procedures, which played a crucial role in Wesolowski’s survival.
The reunion between Wesolowski and the medical staff was an emotional one, with gratitude and relief shared by all involved. The incident served as a powerful reminder of the importance of CPR training, AED accessibility, and the ability of bystanders to make a life-saving difference in critical moments.
