8-year-old is bucking the odds against heart and brain birth defects
Sep 26, 2018
Given only a 30 percent chance of ever walking or talking, 8-year-old Maggie Maine sings, dances, even plays the piano.
Congenital Heart Defects
From a hole in her heart to the stage: How Tabitha Ellis overcame her heart defect
Sep 12, 2018
A hole in Tabitha Ellis’ heart held her back when she was young, but surgery and a will to do what other kids did gave her the motivation to get active and inspire others as a teen and into early adulthood.
He pushed for pulse ox screening. Then his grandson’s pulse ox level was dangerously low.
Aug 21, 2018
Bob Larlee never dreamed when advocating for pulse ox screening as an ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ volunteer that it would help detect low oxygen levels in his grandson, who had a heart defect.
More personalized guidelines for treating adults with congenital heart disease
Aug 16, 2018
The growing population of adults with congenital heart disease could soon begin to see more personalized care, according to new guidelines released Thursday.
'Kemp the warrior' battles heart defect with two surgeries before his first birthday
Aug 7, 2018
‘Kemp the warrior’ battles a heart defect with two successful surgeries before his first birthday, with another operation in his future.
Virus causes heart defects in mice
Aug 1, 2018
A virus that infects millions of Americans every year may cause heart defects during the early stages of pregnancy, a new study in mice suggests. The findings possibly give researchers further insights into the causes of congenital heart disease.
Losing son inspires AHA volunteer to keep his legacy alive
Jul 13, 2018
When her son Kyle lost his battle against heart disease, Shelly Church vowed to keep his legacy alive. Last month, she was honored for her volunteer efforts with the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ.
Heart transplant survivor shakes off sheltered childhood to enjoy life
May 15, 2018
Kendra Plumley didn’t spend her childhood running around with other kids on her street, having friends over for sleepovers, or spending lazy summer days by the pool. When she was 21 months old, she had a heart transplant.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: Med school student helps save a patient's life -- his
May 7, 2018
Med school student helps save a patient's life -- his
Surviving a heart defect to become an 'American Ninja Warrior'
Feb 21, 2018
American Ninja Warrior Molly Hemphill doesn’t take anything for granted, knowing it can all be taken away in a heartbeat.