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Heart Disease and Stroke Research
J. Antonio G Lopez, MD FAHA
J. Antonio G. Lopez, MD FAHA The American Heart Association (AHA) has supported and played a pivotal role throughout my career in cardiovascular research, leading to my focus on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Presently, I am the...
Patti Mahoney, New Hampshire
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Michael Goes to Washington
On September 18th, I joined survivors and doctors from health organizations across the country to storm Capitol Hill as an advocate for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. It was a wonderful experience for me personally and while I am...
Amiee, Chad and Emilee Mathews, Pennsylvania
Emilee was born on October 11, 2003, with what was considered a slight heart murmur. Within months, Dr. Paul Chlpka recognized Emilee’s heart murmur was intensifying and promptly referred us to Dr. Grace Smith a pediatric cardiologist. Dr. Smith informed us that Emilee’s heart murmur was caused by an atrial septal defect (ASD), or a hole between the two upper chambers of her heart. Over time, this would cause the right upper chamber (right atrium) to become overworked and enlarged, eventually damaging her heart.
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Share Your Story: Ginny Ekins
Ginny Ekins, Washington On September 18th survivors and doctors from organizations across the country stormed the Hill for NIH. While I have taken part in You’re the Cure Lobby Day with the American Heart Association in the past, I have...
Kevin Foord is alive thanks to CPR
Meet Kevin Foord. His favorite hero: his daughter. She learned CPR as a teenager and saved his life. Thanks to her quick action and CPR, Kevin has walked his little girl down the aisle and can pamper his new granddaughter. ...
Karen Christensen, Connecticut
I am a volunteer with the American Heart Association and a true believer in its mission. I have participated as a Team Captain for the Heart Walk in West Haven, am looking to expand my activity in the “You’re the Cure”...
Aedan Conway, New York
Aedan Conway, of Delmar, may be just 22 months old, but he has proven to be a powerful advocate for the Pulse Ox legislation in New York State. When his mother, Jennifer, was 20 weeks pregnant, they learned that Aedan had hypoplastic...
Rebecca Smith Casey, New Jersey
Rebecca was a 15 year old sophomore at South Hunterdon Regional High School when she began experiencing dizzy spells and black outs during field hockey practice. Her coach recommended getting her blood sugar checked. However the symptoms persisted. While at...
Melody Trombly, New York State
Melody Trombly is a seven year stroke survivor. Her husband knew the signs and symtoms and recognized what was happening. Mel was having a stroke. Fortunately she received care quickly and the life saving drug (TPA). Now Mel is spreading the word...