Common Concerns When You Have
Heart Disease.

You're not alone.

Up until I got heart disease, I had complete faith in my body - it had served me well, never let me down, and been my “home” for over 50 years. That confidence changed overnight.

You likely had a similar reaction.

A major cardiac event evokes feelings of anxiety, with initial concerns about diagnosis and treatment, and later with concerns about the impact on roles, relationships, activities, and quality and quantity of life. More...

When to call the doctor?

One of the major problems with heart attack is that many people cannot believe it’s happening to them. Some people are embarrassed or don't want to bother others by calling for help if they think it may not be a heart attack. Often they go into denial. Don't let yourself become a statistic! More...

What About Sex?

What about sex after heart disease? The big taboo! Everyone wonders about it but it seems that no one really wants to talk about it. More...

Travel - Is it Safe?

Is a cruise in your future? How about a trip to see family? Or maybe it's work related travel. How does having heart disease affect your travel plans? More...

FAQs

If you are living with heart disease, you are bound to have questions. Check out these FAQs and answers (and send us your questions). More...

Cardiac Stress Test

The very name might cause you stress! But in reality, a cardiac stress test is a relatively simple process conducted by a technician to assess the performance of your heart when the workload is increased. The test gives your health care team a good overall picture of your heart health and possibly identifies specific issues. More...

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