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Heart defect survivor has the scars and attitude to prove it
Feb 9, 2021
Kristin VanSingel had her first heart surgery at 1 day old. She's since had two more.
Feb 9, 2021
Kristin VanSingel had her first heart surgery at 1 day old. She's since had two more.
Feb 4, 2021
David Soares figured jet lag was to blame for his struggles working out one morning. A friend took his blood pressure, which led to a trip to the hospital – and the diagnosis of a heart attack.
Feb 2, 2021
For nearly a year, Cherée Johnson felt occasional chest pain at night. When she felt it one afternoon, it turned out to be different. This time, it was a heart attack.
Jan 25, 2021
Doctors suggested hospice at age 2, after three heart surgeries to correct a critical congenital heart defect left Rosie Veltz "medically maxed out." Today she's an active 13-year-old.
Jan 19, 2021
Charlie Timmel was born with a heart problem that can lead to organ failure and death. Now, he's a spirited 8-year-old.
Jan 14, 2021
A family in Kansas helps others understand that not everyone is born with a healthy heart.
Jan 5, 2021
Maddie Ramon had three open-heart surgeries before she was 2. Now 19, she offers advice for other children with her diagnosis.
Dec 28, 2020
Frankie Saldivar was born with three holes in his heart. Two closed on their own. The third required a frightening operation.
Dec 16, 2020
Thanks to family, community, health professionals and technology, Mark Kincaid is back on his feet after a stroke at 42.
Dec 10, 2020
After her remarkable recovery from a stroke at 51, Sandi Thomas's doctors dubbed her "Miss Miracle."