'I am fighting for my heart': A seemingly mild heart murmur turned out to be much more
Nov 14, 2023
While being evaluated for a sinus infection, doctors discovered Yolanda Everette-Neufville needed heart surgery.
Stories From the Heart
This series from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Cancer, heart disease and a leap year wedding
Nov 9, 2023
After multiple bouts of cancer and heart disease, Stayc Simpson's advice is to never give up.
While teaching a fitness class, she had a massive heart attack
Nov 7, 2023
Ratona Harr had a heart attack followed by more heart problems that led her to need a defibrillator implanted in her chest.
Their moms' strokes brought them together. Now they're getting married.
Nov 3, 2023
Mike Garrow's mother had a stroke when he was 6 weeks old. Megan Frost was 7 years old when her mom had a stroke. The two connected after Mike posted on Facebook about a tattoo honoring his mother.
Heart-pounding episodes led woman to discover an electrical problem
Nov 1, 2023
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome caused San Antonio woman's heart to race.
Avid runner was having a heart attack – and then his heart stopped
Oct 27, 2023
As Stuart Katz was about to sign consent forms for doctors to treat his heart attack, he went into cardiac arrest.
Heart failure, then a transplant – for both dad and college-athlete son
Oct 24, 2023
Ryan Scoble couldn't catch his breath during a lacrosse game. A few days later he learned the cause: severe heart failure, just like his dad.
Pirouettes and palpitations: Ballet dancer's irregular heartbeat went undiagnosed for years
Oct 19, 2023
Joffrey Ballet performer Edson Barbosa had experienced irregular heartbeats during rehearsals since he was a teenager. He was eventually diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at 26.
After a stroke at 34, she's devoted herself to recovering
Oct 16, 2023
Amanda Porter is working hard to regain her previous abilities after having a stroke in 2020.
Rocker's wife performed CPR with the help of 911 dispatcher
Oct 12, 2023
After heavy metal bass guitarist Sal Italiano had a cardiac arrest, doctors needed proof his brain was functioning before doing heart surgery. The clock was winding down.