At age 44, Molly Anderson was seemingly in good health. She had no risk factors for heart disease, lived an active life and was happily running her own thriving jewelry business — mollybeads. As she prepared for a jewelry trunk show in the North Carolina mountains in the fall of 2018, Molly didn’t feel quite […]
Minimally-invasive IntraVascular Lithotripsy Procedure Breaks Up Calcium in Blocked Arteries for Stent Placement in High-Risk Patients For high-risk patients with complex coronary artery disease, treatment options are often limited. That’s because undergoing surgery for many patients with a variety of health complications simply isn’t an option – the risk of complications is just too […]
Avid runner and extreme marathoner Bart Filipiak is a 46-year-old who can barely believe he’s had a heart condition for the past 15+ years. As a kid, Bart always knew he wanted to be an Air Force pilot. He earned his private pilot’s license by the time he graduated college and went on to join […]
Health experts spend a lot of time talking about unhealthy foods to avoid like those high in fat, sugar and cholesterol. But with so many great foods to choose from, it’s worth taking the time to learn about the natural, unprocessed foods that provide the greatest health benefits. These “superfoods” can and should be incorporated […]
Heather Pavese is no stranger to heart troubles. In 2012, she had a mechanical heart valve put in back due to an aortic aneurysm. Shortly after moving to North Carolina in 2018, Heather suffered a heart attack and recovered with the help of WakeMed’s care team and got connected with cardiologist Dr. Raj Fofaria for […]
Ruth Pearce has always been an avid exercise fan. Growing up as a tomboy, she was active and athletic. In her adult years, Ruth took aerobics classes for decades — she recalls working out to Michael Jackson in the 1980s. When she hit her 60s, some serious back and neck problems caused her to slow […]
At age 58, WakeMed physician assistant Ron Fazio, PA-C has had several exciting careers and lives his life with purpose. Following a few years in the NFL and a brief acting career, Ron has spent 14+ years working with WakeMed’s heart surgery team, helping many of our sickest patients live their lives to the fullest, […]
Congenital Heart Disease Facts Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the MOST common birth defect affecting one in 100 babies born in the United States. There are approximately one million children and 1.4 million adults with congenital heart disease living today. In the US, diseases of the heart are the #1 cause of mortality in children, […]
When it comes to heart disease, there’s no discrimination — and family history is one of the toughest risk factors to overcome. That’s why at age 45, a seemingly healthy Michael Blouin had a very shocking day that reminds us all of the importance of listening to our bodies. A Shocking Day It was May […]
Wes Harper is a survivor — in more ways than one. His journey with atrial fibrillation started in 2017, in a very unique way with no symptoms and none of the typical risk factors. As a huge fan of The Discovery Channel’s survivalist TV series called Naked & Afraid, Wes was awaiting his opportunity to […]
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