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...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...

...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...

...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S...

...Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and...

...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...

...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...

...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast and do not contract properly. This can lead...

...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...

...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...

...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their blood vessels having plaque built up inside them...

...Spring always seems to bring on changes in my symptoms. All those environmental triggers are out in full force. While I am happy to ditch winter boots and puffy coats, I...

...I really enjoy teaching people with asthma how to better manage their disease. Collaborating with clinicians on how to improve the patient/doctor relationship is extremely rewarding. It's empowering to lobby...

...While I agree the title “Patient Expert” is valid and warranted for use in reference to many patients, most people (thankfully) understand that many of us are not medical professionals...

...Research published in the European Heart Journal on March 12, 2019, made a shocking statement: air pollution now kills more people than smoking. When I heard this fact offhandedly mentioned...

...Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma becoming COPD. Here's what to know. A 2004...

...“Is Asthma A Disability?” This is a question I’ve pondered from time to time. Can asthma prevent you from working? Well, the answer is yes. But, it’s good to know...

...Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about your experience! Asthma.net/Health Union is teaming up with...