Navigating Social Situations With High CholesterolSocial situations tend to revolve around 1 thing: food. And not typically heart-healthy food, like vegetables and healthy fats. It’s unfortunate that...reactionscomments
Care for the CaregiversEditor’s Note: This article was written by Karen Parete and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. One of the best volunteer...reactionscomments
Traveling With Pulmonary HypertensionWhen I was first diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), I thought I had to be homebound and kiss my travel goals goodbye...reactionscomments
Finding a New Cardiologist is DifficultLast year, I moved from Florida to Wisconsin. It was to pursue a new degree and to make a career shift. So...reactionscomments
What to Know About Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary embolism (PE) is when blood flow to the lungs is blocked. This can result in damage to the parts of the...reactionscomments
I Have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Now What?I vividly remember my very first visit with my pulmonary hypertension specialist. He was incredibly patient with me and took the time...reactions1comment
The Silver Lining Behind Chronic IllnessYou might read this title and think something like, "Really? Let’s see how out-of-touch or toxically positive this article is." The reality...reactionscomments
Waking Up With Chest Pain While FemaleIt was 4 AM on January 1, 2001. Pain on the right side of my chest woke me up. I was also...reactions5comments
Talking to Family About the Genetic Risk of Heart DiseaseWhile the development of some types of heart disease can be somewhat within our control in terms of lifestyle factors, there are...reactionscomments
What Is the Difference Between Familial and Acquired High Cholesterol?Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid). It is produced by the liver. It has many important functions such as digesting food...reactionscomments
The Role of Genetics in My Cardiomyopathy DiagnosisGenetics can play a major role in many of the diseases that we have. Some of us may have had parents with...reactions2comments
Apply to Join Our CVD Health Leader Team!Would you like to share your experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and help others who are also living with a CVD condition?...reactions6comments
Pregnancy and Pulmonary HypertensionPregnancy causes many changes in the body, all of which put enormous strain on a body already living with pulmonary hypertension (PH)...reactionscomments
To Care With a Loving HeartEditor’s Note: This article was written by Jazmin McRae and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. Have you heard the saying...reactionscomments
Starting a New Drug for the HeartIn another continuation of my journey with heart problems, I recently took a rather big step: I started a new drug in...reactions4comments
Grief and PurposeGrief is a complex emotion; there are expectations around how to grieve, when to grieve, and guilt that comes with not meeting...reactions1comment
My Dilated Cardiomyopathy StoryWhen I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I was completely shocked. How was it possible that I had cardiomyopathy? I’d been eating...reactions3comments
Cardiomyopathy in ChildrenCardiomyopathy is a group of disorders that affect the heart muscle. It can make the heart muscle become thicker or grow larger...reactionscomments
"I Have What?!" My AFib Diagnosis JourneyHave you ever had that response to a new diagnosis? This one came out of the blue and added to my list...reactions2comments
What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?Pulmonary rehabilitation is a specialized type of therapy. The word “pulmonary” has to do with your lungs. Pulmonary rehabilitation or rehab is...reactionscomments
