Teen's scars tell a story of her frightening first 2 years
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.
Stories From the Heart
This series from 51Â鶹 News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
He went from open-heart surgery at 5 to a black belt at 7
Dec 28, 2020
Frankie Saldivar was born with three holes in his heart. Two closed on their own. The third required a frightening operation.
Given a grim prognosis, stroke survivor proved doctors wrong
Dec 16, 2020
Thanks to family, community, health professionals and technology, Mark Kincaid is back on his feet after a stroke at 42.
Dance show alum gets her groove back after stroke
Dec 10, 2020
After her remarkable recovery from a stroke at 51, Sandi Thomas's doctors dubbed her "Miss Miracle."
Two kids, same heart defect: 'Like having lightning strike the same place twice'
Dec 8, 2020
After riding an emotional roller coaster navigating their newborn daughter's heart defect and open-heart surgery, this couple's second child had the same diagnosis.
After 3 strokes, this young pop and R&B singer is at work again
Dec 3, 2020
Singer Chelsea Keenan had three strokes before turning 24. Now she's making music to help other young people with health issues know they are not alone.
While vacationing on an isolated island, she had a stroke
Nov 24, 2020
Lawnae Hunter had a stroke at a resort pool. After a long recovery, she's now dedicated to educating others about the signs of stroke and the keys to recovery.
Mother brought back to life the day she gave birth
Nov 19, 2020
Jessica Grib had an uncommon form of heart failure brought on by pregnancy.
She put all her heart into getting off the transplant list
Nov 12, 2020
After dedicating herself to cardiac rehab, 66-year-old Dona Koster's heart improved so much that doctors removed her from the transplant waiting list.
She had a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke – at the same time
Nov 6, 2020
After recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke, Cathy Brophy embraced a plant-based diet and educated herself and others.