I Have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Now What?I vividly remember my very first visit with my pulmonary hypertension specialist. He was incredibly patient with me and took the time...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Grief and PurposeGrief is a complex emotion; there are expectations around how to grieve, when to grieve, and guilt that comes with not meeting...reactions1comment
Pregnancy and Pulmonary HypertensionPregnancy causes many changes in the body, all of which put enormous strain on a body already living with pulmonary hypertension (PH)...reactionscomments
Starting a New Drug for the HeartIn another continuation of my journey with heart problems, I recently took a rather big step: I started a new drug in...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
"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...reactions2comments
What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?Pulmonary rehabilitation is a specialized type of therapy. The word “pulmonary” has to do with your lungs. Pulmonary rehabilitation or rehab is...reactionscomments
Myths and Misconceptions About AFibAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat). In AFib, very fast and irregular beats happen in the...reactionscomments
My PH Diagnosis StoryMy pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis was delivered to me as I lay in an ICU bed recovering from a pulmonary embolism, or...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants) and Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition in which the heartbeat becomes too fast or irregular. AFib can lead to stroke, so...reactionscomments
My Journey From JIA to PAHI would have never thought a Halloween night in the 90s would have shaped my life today. I was your typical 4-year-old...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Is Electrical Cardioversion?When your heart has an irregular heartbeat, the condition is called arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh). It may mean that your heart is beating too...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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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)...reactions6comments
