Comorbidities of Statin IntoleranceSome people with high cholesterol are prescribed statins to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. However, some people experience side...reactionscomments
Treatment Options for People With Statin IntoleranceStatins are medicines that help lower cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. Doctors prescribe statins to reduce the risk of...reactionscomments
Living With a Statin IntoleranceMany people take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. Statins help prevent heart attacks and strokes. But some people cannot tolerate these...reactions6comments
Understanding Statin IntoleranceStatins are a type of medicine. Doctors prescribe them to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease like heart attack...reactionscomments
Signs of Statin IntoleranceStatins are medicines that help lower cholesterol. They are often prescribed to people to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke...reactionscomments
Understanding Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a type of heart disease in which the heart muscle becomes too thick. This can make it harder...reactionscomments
How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treated?Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition in which the heart muscle becomes thicker than normal. This thickening can make it harder...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a type of heart disease that affects the coronary arteries. These are arteries that supply blood to...reactionscomments
Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, and StentsCoronary angiography, also called coronary angiogram, is a test used to see how the blood flows near the heart. It can be...reactionscomments
What Is Post-Thrombotic Syndrome?Post-thrombotic syndrome is a possible complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In DVT, a blood clot forms in one of the veins...reactionscomments
What Is Critical Limb Ischemia?Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). In people with PAD, the arteries that supply blood...reactionscomments
Stroke: Everything You Need to KnowA stroke is a serious medical event that impacts the brain. Getting medical attention quickly for stroke can lower the risk of...reactionscomments
What Is a Cardiac Catheterization?Cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure. It can be used to diagnose or treat heart problems. It is also known as heart...reactionscomments
What Is Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)?Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is when a blood clot forms inside your veins. Blood clots are gel-like clumps of blood. They usually form...reactionscomments
Can You Really Have Broken Heart Syndrome?Sometimes, emotional or stressful situations can damage the heart. This condition is called broken heart syndrome, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy. You may have...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
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
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
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
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