WakeMed cardiologist Chelsea Ngongang, MD, FACC, walked into a car dealership in December 2019. She was greeted by Roy Roth, who sold her the vehicle of her dreams, and their lifesaving friendship began. Roy says, “I was fortunate enough to have been the one to greet her that day. She pulled out her cell phone […]
Today, approximately 2.5 percent of the population suffers from some type of valve disease — and it’s much more common among older adults. That’s because as we age, the heart valves can become lined with calcium deposits that make valves thicken and become stiffer — leading to malfunction. Because heart valve disease is far more […]
Ray Champ was the President and CEO of WakeMed from 1983 to 2003. Known as a humble, servant leader, Mr. Champ had a heart for both the people and the mission of WakeMed. Mr. Champ says of his years as the top leader, “I enjoyed relating to the employees. I went into the hospital quite […]
Eggs and Heart Health Your heart has many reasons to love eggs. Eating eggs can boost levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol, which works to lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Many eggs are high in omega-3 fatty acids, especially when they come from hens fed with omega 3-rich feeds, like […]
Robert Ferguson, DO, is a board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who is highly skilled in performing a wide range of cardiothoracic surgeries with a focus on minimally-invasive techniques. Let’s get to know more about Dr. Ferguson, his unique skillset and what he loves most about winter. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m […]
Earlier this year at 76 years young, Marlene Walbek wasn’t at all feeling young at heart. For years, she had battled atrial fibrillation, heart failure and high blood pressure. Unfortunately, Marlene’s symptoms started to progress — and her quality of life was deteriorating quickly due to extreme shortness of breath. She went from spending time […]
Saroj Neupane, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who is highly-skilled in performing the most complex coronary interventions. Let’s get to know more about Dr. Neupane, his unique skillset and what he loves to do most in the fall. Q: What are some of your favorite things to do in the fall? I enjoy spending […]
In June 2022, upon turning 59 years old, Dina Cobb was determined to lower her BMI and get in better physical shape before her 60th birthday. She began taking an FDA-approved prescription medication for weight loss. Three weeks in, Dina started experiencing lightheaded episodes that worsened as the days progressed. Thinking she was having side […]
Fifty-one-year-old Dan Carter was eager to unwind for the evening and enjoy a good night’s sleep after working a particularly hard, long day in 2003. An industrial ammonia refrigeration technician for a local pharmaceutical company, Dan smoked a pack of cigarettes per day, sometimes a little more — but thanks to Alcoholics Anonymous, he was […]
Ellen Dillavou, MD, FACS, RPVI is a board-certified vascular surgeon who is highly-skilled in advanced procedures designed to treat vascular disorders. Let’s get to know Dr. Dillavou, how she came to be a vascular surgeon, and what she loves about summer. Q: What are some of your favorite things about summer? I have two teenage […]
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