The Mended Hearts, Inc.

#DidYouKnow Kidney Disease (#CKD) can increase your risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (#CVD)❓ When your kidneys can’t remove waste and extra water from the blood, the heart has to work harder than normal. The additional strain on your heart can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and stroke🫀 Learn more about the connection between CKD and CVD at the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/gJEU-K8y

Living with #HeartDisease can feel isolating and lonely💔 The American Heart Association found that social isolation and loneliness are associated with about a 30% increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or death❗️ This #SelfCareSunday we are here to remind you that you are not alone! At MHI we have a variety of resources to help you along your #HeartJourney. Join one of our many support groups or online discussion communities and if you are living with depression we have resources to help you navigate through hard times🫶 Visit the link below to access these resources or join a group today⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dGdbnM-6

"Obesity medicines are the latest target of bad drug price policy ideas that distract from addressing the larger public health issues like prevention and insurance coverage. Federal intervention into obesity drug prices wouldn’t solve the problem of lack of access to treatment."💊 This #SaturdaySpotlight is on a new article highlighting how price control on obesity medication may be a mistake. At MHI we believe in making these medicines available to more people and expanding access to effective treatment for obesity and diabetes❗️ Learn more at the link below about how the Inflation Reduction Act price setting may affect these initiatives⬇️ https://lnkd.in/enjh3TYK

Join us on September 17th at 6 PM ET for our webinar, In the Thick of It: Patient and Physician Perspectives on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy❗️ MHI advocate Gigi Imeson and cardiologist Dr. Anjali Owens will help us learn more about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM, including diagnostic testing options, best practices for living with and managing HCM, and tips for communicating with your doctors. 🫀 Visit the link below to register today👇 https://lnkd.in/ezzGcQc3

The countdown is on, World of Support is 10 days away❗️ Our annual virtual charity event and registration for the walk/race starts on September 1st! World of Support is raising money to help us keep the international resource center/operations going strong so that our chapters and members get the services and support they need to thrive and support their or their loved ones #HeartJourney🫀 Make sure to mark your calendars and look out for more information on donating and joining the race🗓️

#DidYouKnow Coronary Artery Disease (#CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the US, affecting about 1 in 20 adults age 20 and older❓ Many are living full lives with CAD, and you can too! Our Living with Coronary Artery Disease Discussion Guide goes into detail explaining CAD, its effects, signs and symptoms, treatment, and questions to ask your doctor. If you or someone you love is living with CAD this free downloadable guide is designed to help you navigate living with CAD 🫀 Visit the link below to download your copy and learn more👇 https://lnkd.in/gPQytQiN

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that can occur at any age and be passed down genetically🫀 So it's important to know about it - whoever or wherever you are, Think Cardiomyopathy❗️ Learn more at the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/gqG5rz-2 #ThinkCardiomyopathy #CardiomyopathyAwareness #Cardiomyopathy2024 #ThinkCM

Self-care for children is very important to help them establish routines and prioritize their well-being❗️ You may be thinking, self-care for my 3 year old is very different than self-care for a 10 year old, and you're right! Self-care for children can look different depending on their age👶👧👦 This #SelfCareSunday we are highlighting Calm self-care tips tailored specifically for young children (3-5), school-aged children (6-9), and pre-teens (10-12). Visit the link below to learn more🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP9sDD86 Do you have tips or self-care activities you practice with your #CHDWarrior? Comment them down below⬇️

Today is #WorldMyocarditisDay🌎 Myocarditis is a rare condition causing inflammation in the middle muscle of the heart. When this happens, the inflammation can weaken the heart muscle and its electrical system causing a decline in the heart's ability to pump blood🫀 Researchers estimate there are about 1.5 million cases of myocarditis worldwide each year. Myocarditis can go undiagnosed due to the diversity of symptoms individuals can display but recent research is proving Myocarditis is much more prominent than once believed❗️ If left untreated Myocarditis can increase your risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or death. Join us in spreading awareness, honoring those we have lost to myocarditis and celebrating those who have made full recoveries🤍 Learn more about #Myocarditis at the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/eckAN97Y

Studies show that heart valve disease is under diagnosed and under treated among Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian populations❗ If something feels off about your health, speak up during visits with your health care professional🗣️ Learn more about heart valve disease and access CDC tools that can help you discuss your concerns here👇https://lnkd.in/eUc6jU6C