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
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)?Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is designed to treat aortic stenosis (AS). AS is a condition in which the aortic valve becomes...reactionscomments
Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, and StentsCoronary angiography, also called coronary angiogram, is a test used to see how the blood flows near the heart. It can be...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Manage High Cholesterol Without Medication?Living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can feel like a roller coaster. There are many bumps that are faced when figuring out the...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of FHOn the outside, I look like a healthy, 30-something-year-old — fit, energetic, active. But on the inside, there’s a constant, invisible weight...reactionscomments
Being Resilient and AcceptingMost people think of cholesterol as a number they can change with diet or exercise, but those of us with familial hypercholesterolemia...reactionscomments
A Curse and a BlessingFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH), or genetically high cholesterol, is a unique health condition that’s impacted my life in ways I never expected. Living...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
My Dilated Cardiomyopathy StoryWhen I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I was completely shocked. How was it possible that I had cardiomyopathy? I’d been eating...reactions6comments
My Stroke StoryA stroke, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is "a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood...reactions3comments
What Is the Maze Procedure?A maze procedure is an operation. Your doctor may recommend you have a maze procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, also called AFib...reactionscomments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency AnemiaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Since I was a child...reactions2comments
What to Expect: Iron InfusionsEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Iron deficiency anemia is something...reactionscomments
