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November 1, 2024
Defying the Odds: Baby Oliver's 130 Days in the NICU
Maddie and her husband, Craig, were elated to learn they were pregnant with their first child. At around ...
October 17, 2024
"I Finally Quit after a Heart Attack" — Rose Votkevich's Story
Rose Votkevich smoked for 30 years from the time she was 21 years old. Then, one fateful day, she was for...
September 4, 2024
The Beat Goes On: Doug Genzlinger Celebrates WakeMed's Heart for Heart Care
Heart problems can be subtle, and for Doug Genzlinger, who rarely visited his doctor, it took a pretty si...
September 2, 2024
A Look at Cardiac Amyloidosis, a Complex, Underdiagnosed Cause of Heart Problems, with Dr. Stuart Russell and Dr. Kishan Parikh
There are nearly 20,000 proteins present throughout the body, but one protein, in particular, can cause p...
September 1, 2024
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
This month is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, and we are celebrating by raising awareness about this disease, who it affects, and how you can recognize the warning signs and seek medical help before things progress. What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries. […]
July 29, 2024
TAKE 5 with Jacek Paszkowiak, MD, FACS, a WakeMed Vascular Surgeon
Jacek Paszkowiak, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon practicing in Cary who is passionate about helping pati...
May 31, 2024
"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story
Steve Swayne is committed to living healthfully. He believes a long life of energy and vitality requires ...
April 24, 2024
Heart Attack and Coronary Dissection in Women
About WakeMed Heart & VascularWakeMed Heart & Vascular physicians bring together expert cardiovascular, t...
February 27, 2024
Seeing in Silhouettes: Pat Perry's Story of Regaining Memory and Function after Brain Injury
You've probably heard of sudden nocturnal death, or passing away in your sleep. When it happens to someon...
February 16, 2024
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Can Happen at Any Moment — Know the Signs
Annually, approximately 350,000 adults in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In many instances, these events end in loss of life.
February 15, 2024
Heart-Pounding Help for a Thrill Seeker’s Heart: Danny Fanning’s Story
Danny Fanning lives for a thrill. A volunteer firefighter from 1975 to 2002, drummer for a local band and a motorcyclist and drag racer for much of his life, Danny loves whatever revs up his adrenaline and sends his heart pounding.
February 15, 2024
David Keith: Strong at Heart after WakeMed Cardiac Rehab
When a heart beats out of sync, it can be an anomaly or hint at bigger issues. Little did David Keith know, his irregular heart beat was a whisper of what was to come.
February 15, 2024
Falling for Flavor — Delicious Seasonal Spices That Are Healthy Too
Fall and winter in North Carolina are a perfect time to get cozy by the fire with warm, seasonal beverages, baked goods and dishes made with some classic, flavorful spices. The good news is that many of these popular ‘cold weather’ spices that can fill your home with scents of the season also offer numerous heart healthy benefits.
February 15, 2024
The Latest on Managing Chronic Coronary Disease — Summarizing New Treatment Guidelines
For patients with heart disease, it can be an overwhelming world of medical terms, treatments and medications. While there are many kinds of heart disease, the most common is chronic coronary disease (CCD), also known as coronary artery disease (CAD) or coronary heart disease (CHD).
February 15, 2024
Heart Screenings for Young Athletes: A Q&A with Dr. Jason Ho, Pediatric Cardiologist
Winter and spring sports are gearing up for high school and college students. And, where an unknown heart issue is present, this could put your student at risk for cardiac arrest.
February 15, 2024
Tele Heart Care Supports Heart Surgery Patients at Home
Heart surgery is serious business – and WakeMed Heart & Vascular is committed to providing not only the highest quality surgical care with the best outcomes, but also to supporting our patients in the weeks following their procedure.
February 7, 2024
Take 5 with Julie Turkel, BSN, RN, CCRN
Meet Julie Turkel, BSN, RN, CCRN — Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Rapid Response & Code Blue Teams. For more than 15 years, Julie Turkel has worked in multiple areas that care for and/or respond to some of the most critically-ill patients in the hospital. In addition to her nursing role, Julie participates in numerous committees and councils — advocating for our patients and helping implement new policies and procedures designed to improve care and outcomes. She is also a recent Pyramid Society Award winner, which is WakeMed’s highest employee honor.
January 24, 2024
Game Day Recipe Swaps
From the Super Bowl to March Madness, it’s game day season. WakeMed registered dietitian Monika Kraus and WakeMed dietic intern Maggie Darden want to help you make choices that are good for your heart. You can enjoy foods that are a tantalizing touchdown for your tastebuds — without being artery clogging, heartburn-inducing takedowns for your […]
January 8, 2024
Tune Into the Many Benefits of Music
We know that beautiful music or a great song can tug at the proverbial heart strings, but can music actually have a positive physiological affect on the heart and body? Research suggests that it can. Countless studies point to the numerous effects music may have on mental health, stress levels, anxiety, pain – and even […]
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Valve Disease and Heart Murmurs with Dr. Trevor Upham
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Atrial Fibrillation with Ashish Patel
WakeMed Voices Podcast
The Classes and Stages of Heart Failure with Dr. Stuart Russell
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