Even after his cardiac arrest, doctor-comedian finds things to laugh about
Apr 25, 2024
Cardiac arrest survivor Will Flanary and his wife and co-survivor, Kristin, have taken their medical dramedy on the road.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
'You have about 6 months to live': Woman who inherited heart problem needed transplant
Apr 23, 2024
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy killed her mom at 42 – the same age at which Alison Conklin was told she wouldn't survive the same condition without a new heart.
Prenatal tests showed their baby had not one, but two rare conditions
Apr 18, 2024
When Stephanie Cervantes of Houston was 20 weeks pregnant, a routine scan led to the discovery of her son's heart defect and another rare condition.
Picking up a laundry basket, she felt 'the worst headache ever.' It was a brain aneurysm.
Apr 16, 2024
Alma Gonzalez's ruptured brain aneurysm was just the first health challenge she'd confront. A stroke, lung clots and more would follow.
2 weeks after giving birth, teacher had a heart attack. Then a cardiac arrest.
Apr 12, 2024
New mom Naiya Atkins had a heart attack, then went into cardiac arrest. A year later, she got a heart transplant in time for her son's first birthday.
Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother – and herself.
Abnormal heart exam almost ended NBA hopeful's basketball career
Apr 4, 2024
No one could tell Lacey James what was going on with his heart. So, he kept searching for answers – and a chance to return to the game.
After 2 open-heart surgeries, she got a transplant – at age 2
Apr 2, 2024
Tamika LeBlanc was 21 weeks pregnant when she learned her daughter had heart defects due to heterotaxy syndrome. The diagnosis resulted in a heart transplant before Olivia's third birthday.
2 strokes in a month at 27 left her partially paralyzed. Now 31, she runs and hikes.
Mar 29, 2024
Molly Fitzgerald's intense neck pain turned out to be a stroke. Then she had a second stroke that paralyzed her left side.
Pageant queen had 6 heart attacks by age 18
Mar 26, 2024
Unsure how long she'd live, Jude Maboné made a bucket list that included competing in pageants. She's now Miss District of Columbia.