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Heart Health Education

It's the world's smallest heart pump, but it can make a world of difference for certain patients who need heart surgery. See how it works.

We Want to Hear From Your Heart

Being diagnosed with heart disease or having a stroke is life changing, and we would like to help you share your heartfelt story from diagnosis to treatment, to set backs and successes.  By sharing, you have the opportunity to connect with, and possibly inspire, someone to make lifestyle changes and prevent his/her own heart health event.  Please share your heartfelt story. 

Impella Heart Recovery Device - WakeMed Heart Center
The Impella® Heart
Recovery Device

Patient Education & Information

American Heart Association's Simple 7 and My Life Check - To find out where you stand with the Simple Seven goals, just take the My Life Check assessment.

Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)

What is Heart Failure?

Heart Health Education

Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Glossary of Key Cardiovascular Terms

Heart Disease and Diabetes Management

Reduce Your Risk Factors for Heart Disease 

Heart Healthy Recipes

Nutrition for Heart Health

The Road to Recovery: Your Heart and its Healing Process 

WakeMed Heart Healthy Food Pyramid

Foods to Avoid & Foods to Eat 

 

 
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