The couple noted that Michelle’s quick thinking and 911 call ultimately saved Jeff’s life A man is lucky to be alive after his wife accurately diagnosed his heart attack and called 911.

Maring Visuals/Star Jones Jones says the open-heart surgery “saved my life,” but remembers the terrifying procedure where he heart was “ disconnected for 22 minutes” on the operating table.

When they finally got home at ... open-heart surgery performed by cardiac surgeon Dr. Hirohisa Ikegami. "I know it was the ultrasound that I had in the emergency room that saved me," Adair said.

David Yates said he had been incredibly privileged to receive a donor heart - that has kept him alive 37 years and counting.