A lifetime of challenges – including a spinal stroke – leads dancer to infinite possibilities
Aug 23, 2023
Marisa Hamamoto was determined to be a dancer. But life threw a series of obstacles in her way. She overcame many, including a spinal stroke.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Thanks to his wife's quick reaction, postal worker fully recovered from a stroke
Aug 21, 2023
After receiving clot-busting medication within an hour of his stroke symptoms appearing, Levan Singletary of Aliso Viejo, California, had no physical or cognitive impairment.
'I feel like I'm dying': Days after giving birth, TV anchor couldn't make sense of symptoms
Aug 18, 2023
Lauren Lowrey found herself gasping for air five days after her baby was born. She had severe postpartum preeclampsia.
His heart stopped while watching TV. His wife kept him alive.
Aug 16, 2023
Paramedics shocked Dave Ogle's heart seven times with an AED before it started beating. After a slow recovery, he has a new outlook on life.
Salty-tasting water turned out to be a warning sign
Aug 8, 2023
Donnese Tyler had a rare type of heart attack. A fellow mom and nurse practitioner recognized the symptoms.
During a stroke, her doctor son got her quick care, then her granddaughter penned a story
Aug 7, 2023
Rekha Desai bowed out of watching her grandson because she felt sick. It was a stroke. Months later, her young granddaughter wrote a story about her dida's stroke.
Mom of 2 survived heart failure during pregnancy and became certified paramedic
Aug 2, 2023
Her own challenges inspired Yanela Vickers to learn more about medicine and advocate for maternal and heart health.
Dallas radio personality gets a new heart after cardiac problems take a toll
Jul 31, 2023
Hal Harbuck, aka Hal Jay, quit smoking after his heart attack 17 years ago. He developed irregular heart rhythms years later, and earlier this year, he received a new heart.
While tending to her grandmother after a stroke, she had one herself
Jul 27, 2023
Dawn Berry of Oklahoma City took her stroke as a wakeup call. She's now lost more than 200 pounds, walks daily and embraces life.
Woman survives stroke in 2 parts of the brain at age 29
Jul 19, 2023
Bethany Moeddel had simultaneous strokes in two areas of the brain before her 30th birthday. Now, she is living independently.