Care for the CaregiversEditor’s Note: This article was written by Karen Parete and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. One of the best volunteer programs I’ve seen and experienced myself was at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling With Pulmonary HypertensionWhen I was first diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), I thought I had to be homebound and kiss my travel goals goodbye. Granted, at the time, it was too difficult... By Emily Wahl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding a New Cardiologist is DifficultLast year, I moved from Florida to Wisconsin. It was to pursue a new degree and to make a career shift. So far, I've enjoyed my experience in a new... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
To Care With a Loving HeartEditor’s Note: This article was written by Jazmin McRae and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. Have you heard the saying, “Those who give a lot have a big... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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
Caregiver FatigueEditor’s Note: This article was written by Morgan Drutchas and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. I was diagnosed with heart failure at 35. As someone who was previously... 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