Cardiomyopathy in ChildrenCardiomyopathy is a group of disorders that affect the heart muscle. It can make the heart muscle become thicker or grow larger...reactionscomments
Blood Test Jitters? Try My Routine!Living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) means regular blood tests are just a part of my life. If you have FH or another...reactions1comment
Patient Guide: Talking With Your Doctor About Statin IntoleranceIf you've been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, you may have been prescribed a statin to lower your cholesterol. While statins...reactionscomments
You Shared, We Listened: Life With Statin IntoleranceStatins are a type of medicine used to treat high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. While safe...reactionscomments
Navigating Genetic High Cholesterol Through Life’s Hard SeasonsLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is like carrying an invisible weight. You can’t see it, but it’s always there, reminding you that...reactionscomments
Health Conditions Linked to Statin IntoleranceSome people with high cholesterol are prescribed statins to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. However, some people experience side...reactions2comments
Prioritizing Heart Health While TravelingLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) hasn’t stopped me from exploring the world, but it has made me more intentional about how I...reactionscomments
Quitting Smoking: From the Heart, For the HeartThe American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, which takes place on the third Thursday of November, is a day of raising awareness...reactions2comments
[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
Navigating the Holidays With Heart DiseaseThe holidays are a season to be with family, friends, and loved ones. It is a joyous season filled with fun and...reactions1comment
Navigating Familial Hypercholesterolemia During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are such a fun and festive time — but, let’s be real, they’re also bittersweet when you’re dealing with a...reactionscomments
Share Your Experience: Health Tech and Wearable DevicesOne of the most celebrated things about wearable devices — such as the Fitbit or the Apple Watch — is how these...reactions6comments
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My DiagnosisIn 2014, I was diagnosed with a form of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy. This is when the ventricles become enlarged and...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions2comments
What Is the Difference Between Familial and Acquired High Cholesterol?Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid). It is produced by the liver. It has many important functions such as digesting food...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
How Common is Aortic Stenosis?Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common heart valve conditions. It affects millions of people around the world. With this...reactionscomments
Understanding Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a condition in which the aortic valve, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the...reactionscomments
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
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