Quick action and CPR saved seventh grader in cross-country race
Feb 8, 2024
Doctors said a severe asthma attack sent Memphis Zabawa into cardiac arrest as he ran his second race at a cross-country meet.
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Days after writing a story about CPR, reporter used it on her dad
Feb 5, 2024
Farah Siddiqi wrote a story about songs with the right beat for chest compressions. Days later, she used CPR to help her father after he collapsed at home.
NBA hopeful's heart stopped on the court. CPR and an AED saved his life.
Feb 1, 2024
Omar Carter was playing in a basketball game when he went into cardiac arrest. He later launched a foundation to help more people learn CPR.
Her smartwatch alerted her to a heart issue the week of her 40th birthday
Jan 30, 2024
A Texas woman was asleep when her smartwatch started buzzing. It had detected an irregular heartbeat.
She overcame heart failure, a heart transplant and cancer. Now her teenage son needs a transplant, too.
Jan 25, 2024
Brittany Clayborne had a rare form of pregnancy-related heart failure. She eventually needed a new heart and finally got one. Her son now awaits a new heart.
Her mom had 2 heart attacks in her 50s. Now she models good nutrition and fitness for her kids.
Jan 23, 2024
Krissi Oden's mom had two heart attacks and bypass surgery before her death at age 63. That's when she pledged to eat healthier and committed to fitness.
Heart problem found as a teen flared in her 30s when she was pregnant
Jan 19, 2024
At 16, Claire Sprouse learned her aortic valve wasn't working correctly. In her 30s, she was pregnant when her doctors said her valve would give out.
Dizzy on the golf course, pastor was having a stroke that took days to diagnose
Jan 17, 2024
When 38-year-old Nick Reed felt ill, he knew something was seriously wrong. But the first two attempts at diagnosing the problem went nowhere.
Hours after saying 'I do,' the bride was rushed to the hospital
Jan 11, 2024
Amy Deike of Des Moines, Iowa, had a stroke at 32 on her wedding night. Her husband recognized the signs and called 911.
The road home was long for 27-year-old who had a stroke during the pandemic
Jan 9, 2024
Dana Schwartzberg had to relearn to walk, drive and process her thoughts after having a stroke while working abroad.