My Stroke StoryA stroke, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is "a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood...reactions2comments
Community Perspectives: Navigating a CVD DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition can be a difficult and life-changing experience. Many people who are newly diagnosed may feel confused...reactionscomments
Mental Health and High CholesterolFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, leaving many individuals to navigate its challenges alone. While...reactions7comments
My Family's Heart HistoryBuckle up for a wild ride of heart conditions history. I recently had to go through my entire family medical history with...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
Accepting My Cardiomyopathy DiagnosisIt took me a long time to come to terms with my dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2014 after suffering...reactions2comments
Caffeine and the Heart: A Heart-to-Heart With My CardiologistIf you ask anyone who knows me if I like coffee, they will likely cackle and say, "Have you met the guy?"...reactionscomments
Navigating Social Situations With High CholesterolSocial situations tend to revolve around 1 thing: food. And not typically heart-healthy food, like vegetables and healthy fats. It’s unfortunate that...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Grief and PurposeGrief is a complex emotion; there are expectations around how to grieve, when to grieve, and guilt that comes with not meeting...reactions1comment
