Living With Uncontrolled Hypertension: What My Mother Taught MeMy first experience with hypertension wasn't my own. It was my mother's. When I was about 7 years old, my mother was...3 min read
Share Your Experience With Uncontrolled HypertensionHigh blood pressure is a health condition that is also known as hypertension. Hypertension impacts nearly half of all U.S. adults, or...1 min read
My Pulmonologist is on Speed DialHow many times do you answer the phone for an unknown number? Before being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), the answer for...3 min read
Work and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)In our busy lives, it is easy to overlook the impact our work environment can have on our health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)...3 min read
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...4 min read
What Causes Cardiomyopathy?Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle and its ability to pump blood efficiently throughout the body...2 min read
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My DiagnosisIn 2014, I was diagnosed with a form of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy. This is when the ventricles become enlarged and...3 min read
Statistics on Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. These conditions include clogged arteries (coronary...3 min read