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. Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops pumping as a result of an arrhythmia. When this takes place, blood stops flowing to the brain and other bodily organs, and the […]
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. Energy Levels from High to Low In early January 2016, his high-energy lifestyle screeched […]
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. In December 2020, after hearing an irregular heart beat with his stethoscope, David’s primary care physician determined that he had atrial […]
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 […]
Check out the latest updates from WakeMed Cary Hospital, including everything you need to know about our Geriatric Emergency Department, STEMI coverage, Medical District moves, gifts, events and more — all right here in Cary. NEW SERVICES WakeMed Cary Hospital Receives Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation It’s official! WakeMed Cary Hospital’s Emergency Department has achieved the gold […]
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). All these terms mean the same thing – which is […]
Tonight’s the big game! And since American Heart Month is nearly at halftime, let’s look at how stress affects the body and how it should be managed. We want your heart to be the real winner this year! Good Stress vs. Bad Stress We all experience stressful moments; however, leaving that stress unchecked can create […]
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. Summer 2022, WakeMed launched Tele Heart Care – which is a new program that allows our surgical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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