Reverend Dr. Rob Evans is a lifelong North Carolina resident. He spent his formative years in Raleigh, graduated from Broughton High School and attended North Carolina State University (NCSU) on a football scholarship where he majored in mathematics and played all four years. Dr. Evans says, ” I thought I wanted to be a coach. […]
Blueberries are an easy-to-eat, heart healthy snack that can be enjoyed all year long. Particularly during the summer months, fresh blueberries are abundant in North Carolina. You can find them at the grocery store, local farmers market, or enjoy a day picking berries at a local farm. Regardless of where you get your blueberries, their […]
Walking shouldn’t be painful — and in most cases, it’s not just a normal sign of aging. Yet, far too often, patients who experience claudication — the clinical term for leg pain that occurs during activity, such as walking — simply ignore the pain or mistake it for another problem. However, pain in the legs […]
Take control of your health and wellness. Here are the numbers you need to know for your cholesterol, physical activity, blood pressure, blood sugar and weight according to the American Heart Association. As we enter the fall, and soon the holidays, it’s important to pay attention to your health. Get enough sleep. Exercise. Eat healthy. […]
On May 20, 2022, Chen Lee celebrated the one-year anniversary of what he describes as his rebirth — the day his life was saved after an electrocution. A Sudden Jolt That day, May 20, 2021, Chen was replacing a ceiling light socket in the hallway of his home. Suddenly, a high voltage of power surged […]
Anyone who’s ever recovered from a major heart attack knows it’s no easy feat. From understanding new dietary restrictions and medications to managing fear and anxiety plus the intensity of physical rehabilitation, the road to recovery can be overwhelming. But, a positive attitude and steadfast discipline contribute significantly to a speedy and safe recovery. Fortunately […]
Seventy-five-year-old Sharon Marsalis inspires faith and hope in her daily life. A wife, oil painter, Bible teacher, mom, grandmom and furmom of three Whippet pups — she enjoys celebrating the beauty and inspiration found in everyday moments. Gratefully, this wisdom as well as the medical expertise of our WakeMed Heart & Vascular team have helped […]
Pandora Johnson is always on the move. A craftsman, church volunteer, home chef, server and delivery driver, she loves leading an active life. But, when chest pain became so persistent that it stopped her in her tracks, she searched for help and eventually found it at WakeMed. Sudden and Intermittent Chest Pain On Wednesday, January […]
WakeMed has long been a leader in cardiovascular care. Below, Dr. Helton recalls some of this rich history. 50+ Years of Heart Surgery WakeMed began its esteemed tradition of providing high-quality and highly advanced heart care during WakeMed’s first decade. The first open-heart surgery was performed at WakeMed (then known as Wake Memorial) on March 2, […]
How Pacemakers & Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Work Life-saving cardiac devices such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) play an important role in treating patients with cardiac arrhythmia. Also known as heart rhythm problems, cardiac arrhythmias occur when the electrical signals that regulate the heart’s beats don’t work like they should. These problems cause […]
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