Causes and Risk Factors of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG)Many people know about cholesterol. However, another type of fat in your blood is also important. This fat is called a triglyceride...reactionscomments
Understanding Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG)Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body gets these fats from the foods you eat. Your body...reactionscomments
Understanding Statin IntoleranceStatins are a type of medicine. Doctors prescribe them to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease like heart attack...reactions2comments
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
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
Managing Cholesterol When Statin Intolerance Gets in the WayMany people take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. Statins help prevent heart attacks and strokes. But some people cannot tolerate these...reactions6comments
Signs and Symptoms of Aortic StenosisRecognizing the signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis (AS) is critical. AS, when left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to serious health...reactions2comments
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
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
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
Health Conditions Linked to Statin IntoleranceSome people with high cholesterol are prescribed statins to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. However, some people experience side...reactions2comments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition in which the heart loses its regular rhythm and beats too fast. It is a type...reactions2comments
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
How Common is Aortic Stenosis?Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common heart valve conditions. It affects millions of people around the world. With this...reactionscomments
Understanding Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a condition in which the aortic valve, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the...reactionscomments
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)?Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is designed to treat aortic stenosis (AS). AS is a condition in which the aortic valve becomes...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
Causes and Risk Factors of Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a heart condition where the aortic valve narrows. The aortic valve is one of 4 main valves in...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
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