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, running around trick-or-treating, when I ended up falling... By Emily Wahl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 that a heart-healthy life is multifaceted. Sure, anyone... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Electrical Cardioversion?When your heart has an irregular heartbeat, the condition is called arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh). It may mean that your heart is beating too fast, too slowly, or a combination of the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 for. The CardiovascularDisease.net community includes up-to-date and trustworthy... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition in which the heart loses its regular rhythm and beats too fast. It is a type of arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh). Other types of arrhythmia make... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 finally see some independence returning into my life... By Emily Wahl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart Rate and Rhythm Controlling MedicinesDrugs that control heart rate or rhythm are called antiarrhythmics. They can prevent or treat a fast or irregular heart rate (arrhythmia). These drugs block fast or irregular electrical signals... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 could I have high cholesterol? I’m a teenager... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 me would have been never. Now, I rarely... By Emily Wahl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Types of ArrhythmiasAn arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. This includes heartbeats that are too slow, too fast, or irregular. Arrhythmias happen when electrical signals in the heart do not work properly. A... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About AFib and ChildrenAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is not common in children. But symptoms and treatment may be unique in children with AFib. The heart is made up of 4 rooms, or chambers... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About AFib and AthletesAtrial fibrillation, or afib, is the most common abnormal heartbeat pattern (arrhythmia) in the world. Experts believe that about 3 in every 100 people have had afib at some point... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about a clinical trial before you sign up. Here... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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