RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- June marks Men's Health Month, a time dedicated to encouraging men, boys and their families to prioritize preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices. A Richmond father and heart attack survivor is sharing his story, urging others to pay close attention to their bodies.

Kyle LeBaron, a healthy 41-year-old father of four with no family history of heart disease, woke up one night in June 2023 to an unusual feeling.

"I felt like I had my 13-year-old daughter sitting on my chest," LeBaron said. "I actually woke up thinking she'd come and lie on top of me or something."

That pressure led to two hours on the couch, debating what to do. Finally, urged by his wife, LeBaron drove himself to the hospital at 4 a.m.

Doctors quickly confirmed LeBaron was experiencing a hea

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