At 27, she collapsed in the shower from a stroke
Jun 16, 2021
Veronica Cardello struggled to accept she'd had a stroke at 27. Then, doctors struggled to find the cause.
Stories From the Heart
This series from 51Â鶹 News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Video gaming helps heart defect survivor connect with others in the LGBTQ community and beyond
Jun 11, 2021
Congenital heart defect survivor Mike Lane uses his platform as a gaming influencer to connect with others and raise awareness about heart disease.
His grandpa and mom died of the same heart condition he has
Jun 8, 2021
Jimmy Fremgen was born with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that caused the deaths of his grandfather and mother. Today, the Sacramento-based advocate raises awareness about heart disease.
Legally blind photographer overcomes heart surgery during the pandemic
Jun 4, 2021
Bluish, purple skin pointed doctors to his heart defects shortly after birth. So began a challenge-filled journey for this 21-year-old.
CPR, defibrillator save man's life after he collapses playing rec basketball
Jun 1, 2021
Fast-acting helpers called 911 and started CPR after 25-year-old Kevin Marcus Miller's heart stopped on the basketball court.
College kid couldn't shake headache – until other symptoms revealed a stroke
May 27, 2021
A stroke survivor at 21, Jacob York is sharing his story in hopes that others his age won't feel as alone as he did.
Woman's frozen face, garbled speech during Zoom call were signs of a stroke
May 25, 2021
A weekly Zoom call became a social lifeline during the pandemic. It also helped save Dorothy Farris' life.
Months after learning to walk again, 24-year-old finally learns what caused her paralysis
May 19, 2021
When Andrea Paez went from athletic to almost immobile, grief nearly overtook her. With determination and family support, she found health and happiness.
A stroke at 34 rocked her family's world
May 18, 2021
After his wife had a debilitating stroke at 34, Jacob Anderson did all he could to help his wife return home.
Orthopedic surgeon becomes patient after stroke at 48
May 14, 2021
Facing serious speech and balance issues, Dr. Mike Knapic put his trademark determination into recovery after a stroke.