After mini-stroke at 41, she's on a mission to educate others
Aug 13, 2018
After having a mini-stroke at 41 and barely dodging a massive one, this New Jersey woman is on a mission to educate others.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
'Kemp the warrior' battles heart defect with two surgeries before his first birthday
Aug 7, 2018
‘Kemp the warrior’ battles a heart defect with two successful surgeries before his first birthday, with another operation in his future.
Heart problem forced her baby to be delivered early. Soon, she faced a steeper challenge.
Aug 2, 2018
Kayde Wolf was in her 20s when doctors discovered inflammation of her heart muscle caused by a viral infection. She recovered and was ready to have a baby. During her 37th week of pregnancy, the old condition flared.
Tattoo is a unique conversation-starter for this stroke survivor
Jul 19, 2018
Not every physical trauma leaves a visible reminder. The only outward sign that 27-year-old Skylar Doerwaldt survived a stroke is a tattoo on her left forearm.
Pennsylvania doctor makes lifesaving house call, in his own home
Jul 11, 2018
A chance 6 a.m. phone call resulted in Dr. Matt Austin being awake to save his wife Stephanie during a cardiac arrest.
Heart disease has not slowed down this philanthropically-minded fashion plate
Jul 5, 2018
Fashion runs in Betty Thrasher's Texas family, and so does philanthropy. So it's no surprise that the 88-year-old heart attack survivor is sharing her story in hopes of helping others.
Former diving champion brushed off symptoms that turned out to be heart valve disease
Jul 2, 2018
After years of ignoring shortness of breath and fatigue, former diving champion and golf pro Len Rapkins was diagnosed with heart valve disease.
She had a heart attack on the way to her wedding — and recently celebrated her third anniversary
Jun 27, 2018
Sara Hoffman is proof that heart attacks don’t strike only older, unhealthy men.
Family perseveres, hosts gala despite losing father who was supposed to chair that black-tie ball
Jun 13, 2018
This Father’s Day will be the second without Oscar Washington Jr. for his wife Doris and two daughters. Oscar died of a heart attack at age 49.
He learned CPR from a TV show. A week later he used it to save his wife's life.
Jun 6, 2018
Alisa Mari prodded her husband, Andy, to watch a talk show about CPR. A week later, he used what he’d learned to save her life.