"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...reactions6comments
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...reactions5comments
Did I Have a Heart Attack?I had just spent a fabulous mini-vacation with my family in Washington, D.C., visiting the Air and Space Museum, the National Zoo...reactionscomments
[Now Closed] It's Giveaway Time!The 2025 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at CardiovascularDisease.net, we want to thank our wonderful community members...reactions7comments
Cardiovascular Disease and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Types of ArrhythmiasAn arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. This includes heartbeats that are too slow, too fast, or irregular. Arrhythmias happen when electrical signals...reactionscomments
Getting an Emergency ThrombectomyMy first pulmonary embolism was pretty significant, and it needed to be addressed as soon as possible. After receiving the official diagnosis...reactions2comments
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, COPD.net. Is it time to get...reactionscomments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?Editor's Note: This article was written by Kerri MacKay and originally appeared on our partner site, Asthma.net. I get an annual flu...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...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
Share Your Experience With Uncontrolled HypertensionHigh blood pressure is a health condition that is also known as hypertension. Hypertension impacts nearly half of all U.S. adults, or...reactions7comments
Understanding Uncontrolled HypertensionEvery time your heart beats, it pumps blood through your blood vessels to supply your body with oxygen. Blood pressure is the...reactionscomments
Living With Uncontrolled Hypertension: What My Mother Taught MeMy first experience with hypertension wasn't my own. It was my mother's. When I was about 7 years old, my mother was...reactions1comment
Having a Great Support SystemHaving a great support system is vital when you are diagnosed with a chronic condition like heart disease, especially when you have...reactions2comments
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