A date with "the heartbreaker," then open-heart surgery
Jul 29, 2019
Struggling to breathe during a post-lunch stroll, Angie Bryan thought she was having a panic attack or perhaps had caught pneumonia. It turned out to be a serious heart condition.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
With help, a boy's dreams of flight get to soar despite his heart issues
Jul 22, 2019
Envoy Air gives a lift to a Montana 8-year-old whose family is counting on a breakthrough that would put his future up in the air – which is just where he wants it.
Doctor's 'little heart attack' turned scary – and inspired big changes
Jul 17, 2019
At first, Philadelphia pathologist Dr. Michael Feldman shrugged off his heart attack. But after it took major work to save him, his whole family changed.
After stroke, radio legend walks the talk of self-care
Jul 12, 2019
Two weeks after losing her mother, Philadelphia radio legend Patty Jackson had a stroke. She ignored it for two days. Now she's an advocate for stroke awareness and self-care.
Mom. Entrepreneur. Ex-cheerleader. And stroke survivor at 39.
Jun 25, 2019
After recovering from two strokes in as many weeks, mother, entrepreneur and former cheerleader Cassie Perry has become an advocate for stroke and heart disease awareness.
Couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this
Jun 19, 2019
A terrifying episode turns the caregiving tables on a pair who were no strangers to heart concerns.
When dancer kept fainting, an EKG finally revealed why
Jun 12, 2019
Virginia's Daniela Leonhardt appeared to be in strikingly good shape, but her experience with cardiovascular problems was about to get intense.
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
Jun 5, 2019
An Oklahoma woman's encounter with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection led to her being given last rites – twice.
A stroke at 50 altered Kansas woman's life, but not her family's love
May 29, 2019
Liz Andersen's journey home, where her husband cares for her, has taken her far from the dire predictions she once faced.
With grit and gratitude, stroke survivor plays on
May 23, 2019
A stroke at age 42 changed Dave Kim's music and his life.