Tattoo is a unique conversation-starter for this stroke survivor
Jul 19, 2018
Not every physical trauma leaves a visible reminder. The only outward sign that 27-year-old Skylar Doerwaldt survived a stroke is a tattoo on her left forearm.
Stories From the Heart
This series from 51Â鶹 News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Pennsylvania doctor makes lifesaving house call, in his own home
Jul 11, 2018
A chance 6 a.m. phone call resulted in Dr. Matt Austin being awake to save his wife Stephanie during a cardiac arrest.
Heart disease has not slowed down this philanthropically-minded fashion plate
Jul 5, 2018
Fashion runs in Betty Thrasher's Texas family, and so does philanthropy. So it's no surprise that the 88-year-old heart attack survivor is sharing her story in hopes of helping others.
Former diving champion brushed off symptoms that turned out to be heart valve disease
Jul 2, 2018
After years of ignoring shortness of breath and fatigue, former diving champion and golf pro Len Rapkins was diagnosed with heart valve disease.
She had a heart attack on the way to her wedding — and recently celebrated her third anniversary
Jun 27, 2018
Sara Hoffman is proof that heart attacks don’t strike only older, unhealthy men.
Family perseveres, hosts gala despite losing father who was supposed to chair that black-tie ball
Jun 13, 2018
This Father’s Day will be the second without Oscar Washington Jr. for his wife Doris and two daughters. Oscar died of a heart attack at age 49.
He learned CPR from a TV show. A week later he used it to save his wife's life.
Jun 6, 2018
Alisa Mari prodded her husband, Andy, to watch a talk show about CPR. A week later, he used what he’d learned to save her life.
Retired electrician saved by CPR jolts from an AED
May 25, 2018
David Paschal's heart needed 14 electric shocks to restart after he had a cardiac arrest in the lobby of his doctor's office. The shocks and CPR from his doctor saved his life.
High-flying healthy young doctor overcomes stroke that once grounded him
May 24, 2018
Orthopedic resident Dave Levy was on a flight with his pregnant wife Allison Pataki when he had a stroke. Pataki's memoir details the couple's resulting struggles and triumphs.
Quick recognition, treatment help Maine stroke survivor recover in hours
May 18, 2018
Before her pre-dawn runs, Sarah Belliveau likes fueling herself with a cup of coffee. The morning of June 15, 2017, she couldn’t. She forgot how.