Getting an Emergency ThrombectomyMy first pulmonary embolism was pretty significant, and it needed to be addressed as soon as possible. After receiving the official diagnosis...reactions2comments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?Editor's Note: This article was written by Kerri MacKay and originally appeared on our partner site, Asthma.net. I get an annual flu...reactionscomments
Radically Accepting the DiagnosisThere are moments where life just shakes you. Where things go from normal to not-so-normal in the blink of an eye. For...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
Having a Great Support SystemHaving a great support system is vital when you are diagnosed with a chronic condition like heart disease, especially when you have...reactions2comments
Why I Chose to Become an AdvocateWhen I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, there was no one I knew living with this condition. Not only that, but I...reactions4comments
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
Breaking the CycleWhen I was 18, my world turned upside down. I was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes extremely...reactionscomments
The Cost of Living With Pulmonary HypertensionThe cost of living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is very high. I’m not referring to the cost in dollars, although that, too...reactionscomments
F.A.S.T.: Spotting the Signs of StrokeWhen I suffered a stroke for the first time, I didn’t know the signs of a stroke. Better yet, I had no...reactions2comments
What It’s Like to Be Known as “The One With FH”Having familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can feel like wearing a badge I never asked for. People get to know me as the "health...reactionscomments
What the Symptoms of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Were Like For MeWhen I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy after suffering a stroke, I thought it was because I was pushing myself too hard...reactionscomments
Community Views: Living With High Cholesterol and Statin IntoleranceStatins are a type of medicine often prescribed to treat high cholesterol. They can lower cholesterol and also help prevent serious health...reactions18comments
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
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...reactions5comments
You Shared, We Listened: Life With High TriglyceridesTriglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood that help provide energy to your cells. But having too much fat...reactionscomments
Share Your Experience: Managing High TriglyceridesHypertriglyceridemia is a condition caused by having too many triglycerides (fats) in your blood. It is diagnosed by a healthcare provider who...reactionscomments
Eating for Heart and Soul HealthWhen I was first diagnosed with genetically high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH for short), I wanted to do everything in my...reactionscomments
