Mom. Entrepreneur. Ex-cheerleader. And stroke survivor at 39.
Jun 25, 2019
After recovering from two strokes in as many weeks, mother, entrepreneur and former cheerleader Cassie Perry has become an advocate for stroke and heart disease awareness.
Congenital Heart Defects
Couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this
Jun 19, 2019
A terrifying episode turns the caregiving tables on a pair who were no strangers to heart concerns.
Woman almost declared dead no stranger to heart trouble
Apr 24, 2019
Melanie Baldwin has a history of heart problems and was almost declared dead 45 minutes after she suffered a cardiac arrest.
A priest gave her last rites soon after birth. Today is her 26th birthday.
Apr 15, 2019
A priest gave her last rites the day she was born. As a teenager, her outlook was bleak enough that the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent her to the Oscars.
Couple kept the faith as their baby neared death – and then a transplant saved him
Apr 2, 2019
Skylar Myers is an active fourth-grader, an amazing turnaround from his earliest days when he needed a new heart.
Family adopts three children with three different heart conditions
Mar 20, 2019
While many American families adopt children from China, even multiple children, there's more to the Fussell family. Each of the three children they adopted had a heart condition.
Even 'mild' congenital heart disease poses risk later in life
Feb 28, 2019
A new study shows people with mild heart defects have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems later in life.
Kids with heart defects joined forces with Jackie Kennedy, LBJ to raise awareness
Feb 27, 2019
More than 50 years later, four surviving Heart Fund Sweethearts share their unforgettable childhood stories.
Up-and-coming Texas singer lucky to be alive and still singing the blues
Feb 21, 2019
Texas singer Charley Crockett wrote "How Long Will I Last" about an uncertain love affair, never knowing the title would also apply to his struggle with heart disease.
New workout routine helped uncover woman's rare heart defect
Feb 8, 2019
Only 1 percent of the 1 percent of babies born with heart defects have Diana Mauro's condition. It took 29 years to be diagnosed.