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.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
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.
Drummer's death inspires grief-stricken bandmates to rethink rock 'n' roll lifestyle
May 17, 2019
After heart disease claimed famed drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott at 54, the hard rockers of Hellyeah are turning to healthier ways as they mourn their friend.
She asked Google for a story about a Coast Guard stroke survivor. She found her soulmate.
May 9, 2019
When their cross-country courtship led to a proposal, Tara MacInnes and Sean Bretz knew when they'd marry: the first Saturday of American Stroke Month. Being stroke survivors brought them together.
A stroke almost took gospel star's life – then taught her about living
May 8, 2019
Gospel legend Stefanie Minatee thought she was "invincible." A stroke showed her she wasn't. But her determined spirit has helped her through a long recovery.
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone?
May 2, 2019
Nobody knows exactly what caused Ira Goodman's cardiovascular problems, but it's given him firsthand experience with life-threatening conditions.
Woman almost declared dead no stranger to heart trouble
Apr 24, 2019
Melanie Baldwin has a history of heart problems and was almost declared dead 45 minutes after she suffered a cardiac arrest.
After a family's health scare: 'We had to do this together'
Apr 19, 2019
A heart attack prompted the Lavaki family to get healthy together.
Teen's mall trip could have been her last, but CPR and an AED saved the day
Apr 16, 2019
A 13-year-old went into cardiac arrest outside an Ohio mall. Thanks to CPR and an AED, she can tell you all about it.