She refuses to let a heart-stopping moment slow her
Nov 2, 2018
A year after sudden cardiac arrest at age 37, mom-artist Amy Cavaliere is creating "Heartwood."
Stories From the Heart
Music and a strong sense of purpose motivate stroke survivor
Oct 24, 2018
Hip-hop musician's strong will and desire to inspire keeps her going after two brain aneurysms and a stroke.
Hospital executive saved at the very facility where he toiled for decades
Oct 19, 2018
A Philadelphia health network executive had a heart attack and made his family drive past three hospitals to get him to the only one he trusted – his own.
Boy thrives after 'time bomb' delivery, several surgeries for heart defects
Oct 11, 2018
With their son now thriving after being born with severe heart defects, Colorado family now advocates for more research.
After 2 heart attacks, she may need a new heart. But first comes her wedding.
Oct 3, 2018
Leah Huss knew she was having a heart attack. She recognized the symptoms from her first one.
8-year-old is bucking the odds against heart and brain birth defects
Sep 26, 2018
Given only a 30 percent chance of ever walking or talking, 8-year-old Maggie Maine sings, dances, even plays the piano.
A cardiac arrest hit while cycling. Months later, he was hiking.
Sep 18, 2018
A near-fatal cardiac arrest during a two-day bike ride inspired a successful businessman to chart a new course.
From a hole in her heart to the stage: How Tabitha Ellis overcame her heart defect
Sep 12, 2018
A hole in Tabitha Ellis’ heart held her back when she was young, but surgery and a will to do what other kids did gave her the motivation to get active and inspire others as a teen and into early adulthood.
'Gronk girl' tackles her second heart transplant in 5 years
Sep 7, 2018
New England Patriots fan on heart transplant waiting list got a boost from meeting her favorite player.
Teen goes into cardiac arrest during spelling bee
Sep 5, 2018
During an eighth-grade spelling bee, Emma Baker went into cardiac arrest. Her heart didn't beat for 45 minutes.