# @nyulangonehealth on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=qweVtRqNVGQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33572025-nyulangonehealth-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-18T18:11:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NYU Langone Health (@nyulangone) — https://gondola.cc/nyulangone

## Caption

How do you move forward after your heart stops mid-game, playing the sport you love, in front of a national audience?

At just 24 years old, NFL player Damar Hamlin nearly lost his life after a cardiac arrest mid-game. What followed was a journey of fear, recovery, and resilience—and now, a mission to save others.

In this powerful conversation, Hamlin opens up about what it took to return to the field, why CPR and AED access became his calling, and how his story is helping raise awareness around heart health—especially in young athletes.

Joining the discussion, NYU Langone Health cardiologist Dr. Mark Peterson shares why young men should prioritize heart health early, even if they feel “bulletproof,” emphasizing that annual checkups, consistent exercise—especially Zone 2 cardio—and early prevention can delay or even prevent heart disease.

Don’t miss this must-watch story of courage, purpose, and second chances.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: A Life-Changing Moment
0:57 The “Game of Life”
1:36 Choosing to Return to Football
2:18 Mentally Rebuilding After Trauma
3:02 Turning Pain into Purpose
3:45 The Rising Concern in Youth Sports
4:29 Rebuilding Trust in His Body
5:20 A Growing Trend in Young Athletes
6:51 When to See a Doctor
8:16 Preventing Heart Problems Early
9:42 What Kind of Exercise Helps Most
11:58 HIIT, Diet & Takeaways

Learn more about NYU Langone Health: https://nyulangone.org/
Learn more about the NYU Langone Health Aortic Center and schedule an appointment: https://nyulangone.org/care-services/aortic-center
Learn more about Dr. Mark D. Peterson and schedule an appointment: https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1326148800/mark-d-peterson

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## Stats

- **Views:** 106
- **Likes:** 3
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Tags

healthadvocacy, legacyinthemaking, damarhamlin, nyulangonehealth, aedawareness, menshealthlab, hearthealth, cancerawareness, dwyanewade, cprsaveslives, nfl, menshealth

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