Film producer sold a movie, then had 2 strokes. Later, a heart transplant.
Jul 1, 2024
Movie producer Jonathan Bogner had to relearn how to talk after having two strokes. He also had an inflamed heart and got an ICD, eventually needing a new heart.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Her aorta tore while in Ireland. She turned her drama into a cabaret act.
Jun 27, 2024
Open-heart surgery for an aortic dissection was the first in a string of medical crises for Shana Pennington-Baird. She fought back with creativity.
From near death to the Senior Olympics
Jun 24, 2024
After a near-fatal heart attack at 63, Dan Williams realized he couldn't count on another second chance. He is now winning medals at the Maryland Senior Olympics for track and field.
18-month-old's mystery fever and swollen lips were symptoms of Kawasaki disease
Jun 20, 2024
Konner Hall spiked a fever of 104. His lips became swollen and he got rashes all over. Doctors said he was dehydrated. He actually had Kawasaki disease.
She didn't know what was wrong. Neither did her dad when he had a heart attack.
Jun 18, 2024
Susan Koeppen was confused by pain in her shoulder and overwhelming nausea. Then she remembered her father had subtle symptoms when he had a heart attack.
PE teacher's pneumonia diagnosis led doctor to find potentially fatal heart problem
Jun 14, 2024
When David Pinto felt sick, he usually just "dealt with it" – until a doctor who detected pneumonia also discovered a heart defect and an aortic aneurysm.
Daughter of the legendary James Brown battles heart failure
Jun 11, 2024
Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of the Godfather of Soul, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in October 2020. She kept the story largely secret until now.
Getting the mail left her chest feeling hot and cold. She was having a heart attack.
Jun 6, 2024
At 53, Marcie Westwater had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection that caused her heart to stop.
A teen survived cardiac arrest. Then his mom. Then his sister.
Jun 4, 2024
Joe Krejci of Dallas passed out while running at school. His mother, Virginia, collapsed four years later in the street. Then sister Sara fell on the karaoke stage. All three experienced sudden cardiac arrest, when the heart's electrical system malfunctions and the heart stops beating.
He went from a stroke to a heart transplant to an Ironman finish line
May 30, 2024
A stroke led doctors to discover Vang Her had an enlarged heart. He eventually needed a new heart and was motivated by a fellow survivor to put it to use.