12-year-old is on a mission to kick Kawasaki disease
Dec 22, 2021
Since her diagnosis of Kawasaki disease, Aubrey Virgin of Palmer, Alaska, has faced numerous health challenges. But the star soccer player, student and fundraiser keeps fighting back.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Her best friend died suddenly at 31. Now, she spreads the word about heart health.
Dec 20, 2021
When Lindsey Lewis died suddenly from an aortic dissection, it rocked her best friend's world. Today, Jillian Forsberg of Wichita, Kansas, is committed to her own health and shares memories of her friend to inspire others.
An undetected heart attack led to an urgent triple bypass
Dec 16, 2021
Tests during a checkup suggested Gary Saunders of Mohnton, Pennsylvania, had unknowingly had a heart attack. Follow-up with a cardiologist revealed he needed triple bypass surgery.
Stroke survivor's friend took all the right steps and found just the right words
Dec 14, 2021
Lora Miele honored her friend Elizabeth Hindinger of East Haven, Connecticut, first by running marathons to raise funds in her honor and then by writing a children’s book based on her story to raise stroke awareness.
When a stroke limited college professor's voice, he turned to writing
Dec 9, 2021
Bob Parker of Pasadena, California, was unable to complete a sentence due to severe aphasia following two strokes at age 72. Now 84, writing has helped him find his voice.
Diagnosed with a heart defect in the womb, baby had two heart surgeries and then got COVID-19
Dec 7, 2021
Samantha Snell was 23 weeks pregnant when she learned her baby had a congenital heart defect.
Teen with three heart conditions aims to become a pediatric cardiologist
Dec 3, 2021
Emily Meister of Wichita, Kansas, was in second grade when she first felt her heart beating too fast. By 10th grade, she'd been diagnosed with two kinds of irregular heart rhythms and mitral valve prolapse.
Massive heart attack puts 52-year-old on path to better health
Nov 30, 2021
With his daughter as inspiration, Michael Capalbo is working out daily and posting his healthy meals online to inspire others.
Despite serious diagnosis before birth, fourth grader sings show tunes, plays piano and softball
Nov 24, 2021
An ultrasound in rural Kansas led to several difficult diagnoses before Maizy Ferrell was born. Open-heart surgery in her early days set her on a path to an active life.
He went for knee surgery and wound up getting a new heart
Nov 19, 2021
It turned out that Mike Wigal of Wooster, Ohio, didn't have a problem with his knee. His heart was failing.