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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
Blood Test Jitters? Try My Routine!Living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) means regular blood tests are just a part of my life. If you have FH or another...reactions1comment
Patient Guide: Talking With Your Doctor About Statin IntoleranceIf you've been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, you may have been prescribed a statin to lower your cholesterol. While statins...reactionscomments
You Shared, We Listened: Life With Statin IntoleranceStatins are a type of medicine used to treat high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. While safe...reactionscomments
Navigating Genetic High Cholesterol Through Life’s Hard SeasonsLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is like carrying an invisible weight. You can’t see it, but it’s always there, reminding you that...reactionscomments
Prioritizing Heart Health While TravelingLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) hasn’t stopped me from exploring the world, but it has made me more intentional about how I...reactionscomments
Quitting Smoking: From the Heart, For the HeartThe American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, which takes place on the third Thursday of November, is a day of raising awareness...reactions2comments
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