Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart
Apr 6, 2020
Two-time cancer survivor confronts another life-threatening illness by moving forward and giving back.
Stories From the Heart
This series from 51Â鶹 News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Given 2% chance of survival, 'Batman' came to the rescue
Apr 1, 2020
Complications during a routine stent procedure became a life-or-death situation for an Orlando man and his family.
After heart attack, 51-year-old began singing a new tune
Mar 24, 2020
A heart attack caused Laura Vanderpool’s heart to stop. Since then, she’s left a stressful job for a new gig that leaves plenty of time for family, friends and making music.
Unexplained heart failure at 24 leads to transplant
Mar 11, 2020
Trent Paul Arnold found himself getting easily tired and winded. Doctors diagnosed the 24-year-old with heart failure. Soon he needed a lifesaving transplant.
Stroke at 39 left college professor unable to speak
Mar 2, 2020
Nearly fully recovered from a stroke that robbed her of her ability to speak, Sherry Pinkstaff uses her voice to raise awareness.
After heart attack, mini-stroke and stroke, survivor has some advice
Feb 26, 2020
A North Carolina man's brushes with catastrophe give him a message to share with others.
Father's fatal stroke a 'wake-up call' for sons
Feb 18, 2020
Jason Tschetter sought medical treatment for headaches after his father died of a stroke. It paved the way for him and his brother to cope with a previously unknown heart problem.
Baby born with 'one-of-a-kind' heart receives transplant
Feb 11, 2020
Tessa Agnoli just turned 2. She's already had four open-heart surgeries – plus a transplant.
She put off heart symptoms until it was almost too late
Feb 7, 2020
Since suffering a heart attack at 55, Bev Pohlit has been devoted to raising awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
High school basketball player saved by CPR helps win championship
Jan 28, 2020
Ben Blankenhorn survived a cardiac arrest. Then, he played in the title game of the high school basketball championship.