... "I was tired of listening to my harshest critic, the little voice in my head, so I became more KIND to myself." -Member of MyHeartDiseaseTeamYou may judge yourself and others every day without realizing it. Like many members of MyHeartDiseaseTeam have found, living with heart disease is an exercise in frustrating moments. ...
Ready to Stop Judging Yourself?
... "I was tired of listening to my harshest critic, the little voice in my head, so I became more KIND to myself." -Member of MyHeartDiseaseTeamYou may judge yourself and others every day without realizing it. Like many members of MyHeartDiseaseTeam have found, living with heart disease is an exercise in frustrating moments. ...
... We especially feel a connection when they use their voice to bring visibility to heart disease.Finally, we feel empowered by the will of celebrities to step forward and take control of the narrative about their condition under intense media scrutiny. ...
... Just as Susan Lucci’s announcement amplifies the voice of those with heart disease, each new member of MyHeartDiseaseTeam makes our community stronger.Without a heart disease community, it can be easy to feel isolated, like you’re the only one struggling with symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, and dizziness. ...
What Susan Lucci’s Heart Disease Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us
... Just as Susan Lucci’s announcement amplifies the voice of those with heart disease, each new member of MyHeartDiseaseTeam makes our community stronger.Without a heart disease community, it can be easy to feel isolated, like you’re the only one struggling with symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, and dizziness. ...
... They put me asleep again and I awoke to the sound of my boyfriend's voice. The [catheterization] unit nurses had let him put pressure on my leg to prevent bleeding. The doctor said the aspirins helped save my life.I wish I had known that my artery was blocked prior to my heart attack. I knew I had been feeling short of breath. ...
Member Spotlight: A Heart Attack and a Reality Check
... They put me asleep again and I awoke to the sound of my boyfriend's voice. The [catheterization] unit nurses had let him put pressure on my leg to prevent bleeding. The doctor said the aspirins helped save my life.I wish I had known that my artery was blocked prior to my heart attack. I knew I had been feeling short of breath. ...
... The respiratory system includes organs such as: Lungs Airways (trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles) Diaphragm (muscle beneath the lungs) Larynx (voice box) Nose (nasopharynx, nasal cavity, and nasal turbinates) Mouth The respiratory system doesn’t include the heart, although the lungs and the heart are closely connected. ...
Understanding How the Heart Affects the Respiratory System
... The respiratory system includes organs such as: Lungs Airways (trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles) Diaphragm (muscle beneath the lungs) Larynx (voice box) Nose (nasopharynx, nasal cavity, and nasal turbinates) Mouth The respiratory system doesn’t include the heart, although the lungs and the heart are closely connected. ...
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