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 to deliver such fragile and life-altering news. I... By Emily Wahl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 is, many of us with chronic health conditions... By Charlotte Muller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 sweating like I had been running in 98-degree... By Mary Sophia Hawks4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 also many elements beyond our control that can... By Charlotte Muller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 high blood pressure and heart disease, and as... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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? CardiovascularDisease.net is looking to add new patient advocate... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 the hopes of quelling some of the pain... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Grief and PurposeGrief is a complex emotion; there are expectations around how to grieve, when to grieve, and guilt that comes with not meeting those expectations. You can’t force grief. You just... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 healthy and had been a lifelong athlete as... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"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 of comorbid diseases. In December 2021, I had... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Diagnosis Brought Me From Outcast to ImpactGetting diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), also known as genetically high cholesterol, at age 17 was not easy. Do you know what else was not easy? Being a freshman in... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My PH Diagnosis StoryMy pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis was delivered to me as I lay in an ICU bed recovering from a pulmonary embolism, or PE (blood clot in the lung), just days... By Emily Wahl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is the Maze Procedure?A maze procedure is an operation. Your doctor may recommend you have a maze procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, also called AFib. AFib is a condition in which the heart... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey — A Tale as Old as TimeHi, everyone! My name is David Advent, and I'm a new moderator and contributor for CardiovascularDisease.net. It's great to be here, and I'm looking forward to connecting with everyone. I've... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Navigating Disappointing Test ResultsWith chronic conditions comes regular testing. As someone with genetically high cholesterol, also known as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I am no stranger to regular blood tests. I usually test my... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey From JIA to PAHI would have never thought a Halloween night in the 90s would have shaped my life today. I was your typical 4-year-old, running around trick-or-treating, when I ended up falling... By Emily Wahl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Heart-Centered Check-In: The 4 Pillars of Sustainable WellnessIf there’s anything I’ve learned in the last 12 years of knowingly living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), or genetically high cholesterol, it’s that a heart-healthy life is multifaceted. Sure, anyone... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Started on CardiovascularDisease.netWelcome to our Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) community! Not sure where to start? We're here to help you find exactly what you're looking for. The CardiovascularDisease.net community includes up-to-date and trustworthy... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Pulmonary RehabI was about 6 months into my second round of pulmonary hypertension (PH) therapy when I started to feel like I could finally see some independence returning into my life... By Emily Wahl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed With Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Now What?So you just got diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia. Now what? It was shocking, receiving the diagnosis. At the time, I thought, 'How could I have high cholesterol? I’m a teenager... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments