Here are some tips for some “heart healthy” snacks that are sure to land a ‘touch down’ among die hard fans on Super Bowl Sunday ;) 8 Heart Healthy Snack Swaps #1 – Chicken Wings Bake wings instead of frying. Pull the skin off of the wings before baking to remove most of the fat. […]
WakeMed Pulmonary Rehab & Cardiopulmonary Therapy is designed to help people with breathing problems for ANY reason get back to the independence and daily activities they enjoy. Pulmonary rehab is available for patients with a qualifying COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diagnosis; cardiopulmonary therapy is available to patients who are having breathing problems for ANY […]
How WakeMed Home Health helped Cleola Davis manage her mother’s health The right home health team and technology have an unexpected benefit: They boost the well-being of family members as well as patients. Cleola Davis, the daughter of 94-year-old Sarah, was overjoyed to learn this. After a fall, Sarah, who also suffered from heart failure, […]
When it comes to your heart, cholesterol matters. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the buildup of plaque within the heart arteries. One of the major risk factors for coronary artery disease is abnormal cholesterol levels. What type of cholesterol is good/bad? Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is the bad form of cholesterol. If your LDL level […]
Who says that kids get to have all of the fun? One of the best (and most fun) ways to stay young at heart is to channel your inner child. Run. Jump. Play laser tag. Get fit, burn calories and give your heart a workout while enjoying yourself. Need some ideas to get you started? […]
Defining ‘Heart Failure’ Heart failure is a medical condition where the heart is unable to circulate blood normally, leading to symptoms of poor circulation or fluid retention, shortness of breath or leg swelling. Often, heart failure is due to either a weakened heart muscle or stiff heart muscle. Signs & Symptoms of Early Heart Failure Heart failure […]
Facts About Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Congenital heart disease is the MOST common birth defect affecting 1 in 100 babies born in the United States. Of those affected, approximately 1 in 4 infants have critical congenital heart disease (heart defects requiring cardiac surgery within the first year of life). About 25% of infants with CHD […]
When you choose WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians, you can rest assured your heart is in good hands. With many locations to serve you, we offer expertise and convenience, all in one heart healthy package. Heart Care Plus+ WakeMed and Duke Health are pleased to collaborate on cardiovascular services. Heart Care Plus+ combines the passion and expertise of […]
Celebrate heart month with these heart-healthy recipe ideas from Chef Rob! View a printable version of these recipes. Stir Fry Chicken & Veggies Prep Time: 10 m | Total Time: 25 m INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice) 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch-thick slices 2 cups broccoli florets […]
The combined expertise of two renowned heart programs means more options for heart care right here in Wake County. Heart Care Plus+ brings together all of the heart services, providers and facilities of WakeMed and Duke Health into a single heart service. This collaboration delivers highly coordinated cardiovascular care, a broader scope of services and greater value and affordability […]
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