Born with a rare heart defect, sixth grader wants to solve the world's problems
Sep 10, 2024
Luke Domingo was born with a complex congenital heart defect called tetralogy of Fallot. Now 11, he's had two surgeries and still needs a third.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Cardiac arrest as a teenager changed the trajectory of his life
Sep 6, 2024
With his plans of playing Big Ten basketball dashed, Nick Knapp pivoted to a new future.
As a teen, she discovered she wasn't expected to live to 40. She's 47.
Sep 4, 2024
Sara Dorband lived most of her life thinking it may end before she turned 40. Now 47, she has overcome so much.
College student saved her dad thanks to CPR training at Damar Hamlin's alma mater
Aug 30, 2024
When Ellie Breech's father, Ed, who's an ER nurse, had a cardiac arrest after a shift, her recent CPR training kicked in.
Teen's text to his dad: 'Thank you for saving my life'
Aug 27, 2024
Jake Chapman was eating when his heart stopped. His dad started CPR while his mom called 911. Their quick actions saved their son's life.
9 weeks after giving birth, former Chicago Bulls dancer had a stroke
Aug 21, 2024
Former Chicago Luvabull Natalie Poli discovered her congenital heart defect after having a transient ischemic attack at 29.
Family, faith and therapy helped her recover from cardiac arrest, triple bypass and stroke
Aug 19, 2024
Staying in shape prior to surgery gave Linda Griffin more strength to weather the ups and downs.
Rare heart condition ended her marathon training. Now she aims to run even farther.
Aug 15, 2024
Hiba Jelahej was in the middle of marathon training when doctors discovered a rare heart defect. Despite medical challenges along the way, she's determined to run long distances again.
Jolted awake at 2 a.m., his aorta had torn
Aug 13, 2024
Roy Reid fully recovered from an aortic dissection, improved his health and uses his experiences to motivate others.
She's a psychologist – and a heart attack survivor
Aug 9, 2024
Kiki Fehling is a psychologist in Massachusetts with insight on the intersection of mental health and recovery from heart disease. She comes at it from personal experience.