After 3 strokes, this young pop and R&B singer is at work again
Dec 3, 2020
Singer Chelsea Keenan had three strokes before turning 24. Now she's making music to help other young people with health issues know they are not alone.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
While vacationing on an isolated island, she had a stroke
Nov 24, 2020
Lawnae Hunter had a stroke at a resort pool. After a long recovery, she's now dedicated to educating others about the signs of stroke and the keys to recovery.
Mother brought back to life the day she gave birth
Nov 19, 2020
Jessica Grib had an uncommon form of heart failure brought on by pregnancy.
She put all her heart into getting off the transplant list
Nov 12, 2020
After dedicating herself to cardiac rehab, 66-year-old Dona Koster's heart improved so much that doctors removed her from the transplant waiting list.
She had a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke – at the same time
Nov 6, 2020
After recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke, Cathy Brophy embraced a plant-based diet and educated herself and others.
After heart valve surgery and heart attack, he came back to 'finish the run'
Nov 2, 2020
Born with a heart problem, Chad Lorenz eventually got it fixed. A remnant of the repair almost killed him.
How could it be a stroke, mom asked – 'she's only 8'
Oct 29, 2020
Young survivor regains love of reading, teams with mom to make people aware kids can have a stroke.
Boy with 'half a heart' gets lifesaving transplant
Oct 22, 2020
A Nebraska couple thought their infant son would have more time before needing a new heart.
New mom faces life-threatening heart attack days after giving birth
Oct 16, 2020
Chanel Davis-Mitchell almost died from a sudden tear in her heart arteries days after her son was born. Her husband's swift action helped save her life.
After working late, teacher woke up in ICU four days later
Sep 29, 2020
Kansas teacher Zach Nelson was working late one Sunday night. Next thing the 31-year-old knew, he was in the ICU after a cardiac arrest.