What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?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...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?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...reactionscomments
What Is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?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...reactionscomments
What Is AFib?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...reactionscomments
How Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?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...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?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...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?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...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 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...reactionscomments
How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?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...reactionscomments
The Frustrations of Starting CPAPStarting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can be scary and overwhelming. It takes time and patience. When I first started therapy, I thought I would take to the therapy...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked QuestionsMillions of people are living with sleep apnea. Whether you have sleep apnea or know someone who does, here is a guide to the basics. Sleep apnea is a common...reactionscomments
What to Know About Excessive Daytime SleepinessExcessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the urge to sleep when you normally expect to be awake and alert. This condition is measured with these methods: Sometimes people mistake excessive daytime...reactions3comments
CPAP Masks Are Just Like ShoesCPAP masks are just like shoes. You need to find one that is comfortable. How many of you have shoes in your closet that you bought but have never worn...reactions1comment
Not All Water Is the Same When It Comes to CPAPTwo years ago, I went on a 10-day business trip to Arizona. I packed my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, something I normally do when I travel. The plan...reactions4comments
Can CPAP Improve Cognition and Daytime Sleepiness in Older Adults?Sleep-related disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common ailments that many people live with. As we age, OSA becomes more and more common and impacts a large number of...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Don't Feel Better With CPAP TreatmentIt is so hard to say this. It's not a fun thing to tell people. But, sometimes I do have to tell people, because it's the truth: sometimes continuous positive...reactions16comments
