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Saving baby Nora

Thanks to a heart transplant at five months, she’s beating congenital heart disease
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Samantha’s fight for every word

Her family was told it could take months for her to speak again after a stroke.
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Paul’s long journey back

After a heart attack, his toughest challenge was recovering his mental health.
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How stroke changed me

It took a stroke and two brain surgeries to help Justin understand what was missing from his life
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Stroke research adapts to COVID-19

Dr. Thalia Field keeps her eye on the goal as she adapts a clinical trial to the reality of the pandemic.

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Beating stroke by saving brain cells

Research by Dr. Yu Tian Wang is revealing new ways to protect brain cells after a stroke.

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Register for Ride for Heart and complete a heart-shaped route. Track fitness and fundraising goals and help beat heart disease and stroke!
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