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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 members of several of our support communities whether... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 shared the realities of living with aortic stenosis... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Common Questions About Valve Replacement SurgeryMy name is Amber, and I am a registered nurse (RN). I spent the first 5 years of my career working on a step down unit (SDU) — or intermediate... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for TAVR: How I Stay GroundedI have a healthcare background going back many decades, but when my cardiologist said I had aortic stenosis (AS), I didn't know what that meant. I thought the malaise I... By Kathleen McIlraith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is TAVR a Better Option for Me Compared to Open Heart Surgery?In 2017, I learned I had aortic stenosis. I knew I had a heart murmur when I was young. However, I was told it was a functional murmur and not... By Allyson Kuechmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Types of Aortic Valve Replacement ProceduresAortic valve replacement is a type of surgery that replaces a damaged or diseased aortic valve with a mechanical or tissue valve. Aortic valve replacement is the most common surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 too narrow, disrupting blood flow from the heart... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Signs and Symptoms of Aortic StenosisRecognizing the signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis (AS) is critical. AS, when left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to serious health risks like heart failure and even death.Aortic stenosis... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Causes and Risk Factors of Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a heart condition where the aortic valve narrows. The aortic valve is one of 4 main valves in the heart. Its job is to provide blood... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 heart condition, the aortic valve narrows, reducing the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a condition in which the aortic valve, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the body, becomes narrowed. (“Stenosis” means narrowing.) It is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments