...because medicine is a practice. Practice being the key word.

August 06, 2026 | 00m 00s

This storyteller shares their experience after a health check-up revealed concerning cardiovascular health concerns and their health journey since.

Helped me learn (0)

Made me feel better (0)

STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

Share your health story

Share your own story to help others understand what it is like to live with health problems.

Learn more about sharing your story

Resources

Wondering what it's like to be a patient partner in a clinical study? Here are some links to resources.

Visit our Resources page