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Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). In people with PAD, the arteries that supply blood to their limbs become narrow. This makes it...

When I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014, it came with a career change. When you have cardiomyopathy, as with other cardiovascular diseases, it does not interact well with...

The months leading up to my diagnosis were filled with an incredible amount of stress. On top of being sick with a lung infection that I couldn’t get rid of...

As someone living with a chronic illness, I’ll be the first to say that it can be a daunting and often isolating experience. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, upset, and...

A stroke is a serious medical event that impacts the brain. Getting medical attention quickly for stroke can lower the risk of complications. If you suspect someone is having a...

When I was 18, my world turned upside down. I was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes extremely high LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and significantly increases...

Having a great support system is vital when you are diagnosed with a chronic condition like heart disease, especially when you have your "down days" and feel like you are...

By now, I'm sure we've all been told by a doctor — or someone else — about the importance of a healthy diet and not consuming a lot of fast...

Cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure. It can be used to diagnose or treat heart problems. It is also known as heart catheterization, heart cath, or cardiac cath. Cardiac catheterization...

From the outside, I am the picture of health. I’m young, 31 years old. I'm fit, able to do pull-ups and deadlift twice my bodyweight. I’m a wellness professional; my...

A stroke, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is "a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood flow. This most commonly happens because of a...

Being diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition can be a difficult and life-changing experience. Many people who are newly diagnosed may feel confused and alone. At CardiovascularDisease.net, you are never alone...

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, leaving many individuals to navigate its challenges alone. While the physical implications of FH, such as increased...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is when a blood clot forms inside your veins. Blood clots are gel-like clumps of blood. They usually form after an injury to help stop bleeding. If...

Buckle up for a wild ride of heart conditions history. I recently had to go through my entire family medical history with my new cardiologist here in Wisconsin, so I...

There are moments where life just shakes you. Where things go from normal to not-so-normal in the blink of an eye. For many of us, that very thing has happened...

It took me a long time to come to terms with my dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2014 after suffering a stroke at a fitness competition. At 25...

Sometimes, emotional or stressful situations can damage the heart. This condition is called broken heart syndrome, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy. You may have heard its most extreme form referred to as...

If you ask anyone who knows me if I like coffee, they will likely cackle and say, "Have you met the guy?" It's true, coffee is one of my favorite...

Social situations tend to revolve around 1 thing: food. And not typically heart-healthy food, like vegetables and healthy fats. It’s unfortunate that many foods that taste "good" to us are...