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...reactionscomments
How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treated?Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition in which the heart muscle becomes thicker than normal. This thickening can make it harder...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
Signs of Statin IntoleranceStatins are medicines that help lower cholesterol. They are often prescribed to people to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke...reactionscomments
Understanding Statin IntoleranceStatins are a type of medicine. Doctors prescribe them to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease like heart attack...reactions2comments
Understanding Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a type of heart disease in which the heart muscle becomes too thick. This can make it harder...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
Treatment Options for People With Statin IntoleranceStatins are medicines that help lower cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. Doctors prescribe statins to reduce the risk of...reactionscomments
Managing Cholesterol When Statin Intolerance Gets in the WayMany people take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. Statins help prevent heart attacks and strokes. But some people cannot tolerate these...reactions6comments
Signs and Symptoms of Aortic StenosisRecognizing the signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis (AS) is critical. AS, when left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to serious health...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
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
How Is Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) Treated?Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. However, having too much of this...reactionscomments
Comorbidities and Complications Linked to Severe HypertriglyceridemiaSevere hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) means you have a very high level of fats in your blood. These fats are called triglycerides. Your body...reactionscomments
