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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
