Ever since undergoing unexpected heart surgery at 54, Jennifer has been referred to as a warrior, a fighter, and a survivor. As a way of coping, she began writing about the loss of her old life…
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Imagine yourself in the doctor’s office. It is your yearly wellness check. The nurse will take your vitals, go over your medical history, and update your medications. Then the doctor…
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Been There. Still Standing. My name is Jeff, and I’m a heart survivor. Twenty-five years ago, I didn’t think of myself as someone at risk. I wasn’t sick. I wasn’t…
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Larry Haffner, long time member of Mended Hearts and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) recipient gives an account of his experience with the procedure in the linked article. Larry is…
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According to the American Heart Association, aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common type of heart valve disease and affects about 20% of older Americans. For years, the only treatment…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Some people are genetically more likely to get heart disease, but that doesn’t mean…
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What causes heart disease? Heart disease isn’t a single illness. Instead, it represents several conditions impacting the heart’s ability to function. The most common type of heart disease in the…
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Is your heart condition a constant added weight on your mind and schedule? Navigating everyday life between doctor visits and treatment schedules can be more challenging than those around you…
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that creates an abnormal thickness of the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. HCM is the most common form…
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If you’ve recently experienced a heart event, you’ve probably heard some version of the following: “Make sure you’re planning heart-healthy meals.” “Eat only healthy foods for the heart.” ”Focus on…
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