Flu-related myocarditis is rare but can be fatal, as Ohio family learned
Jul 10, 2023
Abbie Hauler got the flu when she was 14. Her mother never expected it to kill her. She died when it led to myocarditis.
Stories From the Heart
This series from 91杏吧 News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Trim, fit and 53, his heart attack took him by surprise
Jul 5, 2023
For Ed Frauenheim of San Francisco, stress was likely the underlying cause of his heart attack. Working less, exercising more and challenging unhealthy expectations of men have helped him recover.
Ohio mother goes into heart failure after fourth pregnancy
Jun 29, 2023
Marian Dancy learned she had peripartum cardiomyopathy months after delivering her fourth child.
Teen with gene mutation gets rare heart operation
Jun 27, 2023
Anniston Fairbanks has a genetic mutation linked to abnormal heart rhythms. The 15-year-old recently had a rare operation to stabilize her heart.
Young girl who endured heart defect and stroke is now a healthy adult
Jun 21, 2023
Shelby Lombardo survived a congenital heart defect that doctors almost missed, followed by open-heart surgery and a stroke.
Actors who had strokes at musical productions 2 years apart are now married
Jun 14, 2023
Stroke survivors Job Ethan Christenson and Jason Vance Campbell have mobility and speech challenges. But they find strength in their shared trauma bond and through their art.
Teen had cardiac arrest in a snowstorm. Communities worked together to save his life.
Jun 12, 2023
Ethan Rutherford was 14 when his heart stopped during a snowstorm. It took cooperation across cities to get him to the hospital.
This fitness instructor had a stroke at 36
Jun 9, 2023
After discovering the health problems that caused her stroke, Jessica Diaz became an advocate for heart and brain health.
She's survived cancer, heart failure and a heart transplant
Jun 7, 2023
After living through cancer, heart failure and the death of her husband, Dr. Dawn Mussallem got a new heart.
After surviving a heart attack at 35, she 'felt like a ticking time bomb'
Jun 2, 2023
After losing 92 pounds and reaching out for help after her heart attack, Jennifer Valentine finally started to relax.