It’s Not A ‘Death Sentence’ For Those With Heart & Lung Issues

By Kelly Werthmann
DENVER (CBS4) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. To bring awareness to the often silent killer, February is recognized as National Heart Health Month by the Heart Foundation.
A Colorado man nearly lost his life to heart and lung diseases and shared his story with CBS4.
“I thought I was going to die from lung disease like my brother did,” Patrick Woltemath said.
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Woltemath was diagnosed with lung