A man’s extraordinary dream about experiencing a heart attack led him to seek medical attention, resulting in a life-saving diagnosis of a serious heart condition.
Jeremy Schwartz had a striking dream in which he suddenly passed away from a heart attack while attempting to climb Ama Dablam, a majestic 22,000-foot mountain he was set to conquer in October 2025. This dream was particularly shocking considering Schwartz’s active lifestyle; earlier that year, he had cycled the entire 1,000-mile length of Italy and completed a solo 120-mile trek around a mountain range in Albania. He certainly appeared to be the last person one would suspect of having heart issues.
Upon waking from this vivid dream, Schwartz felt an urgent need to act. He promptly searched for a cardiologist and managed to secure an appointment just two days later. “I’ve never experienced anything like a premonition before, but this dream was so vivid and compelling that it instilled in me a sense of urgency,” Schwartz shared. “It was unforgettable and strikingly clear.”
After undergoing a series of tests including a heart scan, blood tests, an MRI, a CT scan, and an echocardiogram, Schwartz received the shocking news that he had an aortic aneurysm. This serious condition involves a weakening and bulging of the aorta, which can lead to a rupture, just days before his scheduled expedition to Nepal.
He was quickly referred to Dr. Cesare Quarto, a cardiac surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic’s London facility, where he successfully underwent the David procedure—an open-heart surgery designed to replace a diseased aortic root. Schwartz described his diagnosis as a “complete shock.”
“I’m not a tarot card reader or a spiritualist, and I don’t follow any particular religion,” said Schwartz, who transitioned from being an executive to a motivational speaker. “I believe my subconscious played a key role in making me aware of something that might have otherwise stayed hidden.”
The six-hour surgery went smoothly, and the dedicated staff at the Cleveland Clinic had Schwartz up and walking shortly after the procedure.
“It’s not the first time I’ve encountered a similar situation,” commented Dr. Quarto. “I genuinely think some patients possess an internal alarm system that alerts them to potential health issues. Some can hear it, while others may not.”
Reflecting on his intuition, Schwartz noted several factors that might have influenced his feelings prior to his climbing adventure. About a year prior, during a business trip, he recorded an unusually high blood pressure reading. Adding to his concern, a friend from his cycling club had tragically passed away from a heart attack while riding, and later, he learned that on the very day he was scheduled to climb Ama Dablam, another climber on the mountain had collapsed from a heart attack.
“One of the challenges many men face is the tendency to postpone seeking necessary medical attention,” Schwartz remarked. “Many of these conditions are preventable or treatable if caught early on.”
