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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
My Pulmonologist is on Speed DialHow many times do you answer the phone for an unknown number? Before being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), the answer for...reactions2comments
Community Views: Aortic Stenosis and Aortic Valve ReplacementHave you been diagnosed with aortic stenosis? Has your doctor recommended aortic valve replacement as a treatment option? We recently asked the...reactionscomments
A Community Member Shares: Is TAVR in My Future?Living with aortic stenosis can often come with uncertainty, especially when considering all of your treatment options. A CardiovascularDisease.net community member recently...reactionscomments
Common Questions About Valve Replacement SurgeryMy name is Amber, and I am a registered nurse (RN). I spent the first 5 years of my career working on...reactionscomments
Preparing for TAVR: How I Stay GroundedI have a healthcare background going back many decades, but when my cardiologist said I had aortic stenosis (AS), I didn't know...reactionscomments
Is TAVR a Better Option for Me Compared to Open Heart Surgery?In 2017, I learned I had aortic stenosis. I knew I had a heart murmur when I was young. However, I was...reactions3comments
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