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 […]
Medically Reviewed by Jason Ho, MD Winter and spring sports are gearing up for high school and college students. And, where an unknown heart issue is present, this could put your student at risk for cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest can happen quickly and without warning. In fact, it is reported that a young, competitive […]
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 […]
When there is a chill in the air, it’s common to crave comfort foods that may or may not be so healthy. A little planning and creativity can go a long way in helping families eat more nourishing foods that are also likely to be a lot more affordable than fast foods. “Get the kids […]
Medically reviewed by Samantha Dowell, CPNP Rates of strep throat are highest between December and April of each year. Right now, we are in the peak of the season. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said unpublished data from its national surveillance program show that visits for regular strep infections reached a five-year […]
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 […]
WakeMed Children’s is pleased to welcome Damilola Joseph, MD, as the new medical director for the WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department. Dr. Joseph is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician who most recently served as the assistant medical director for the WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department. A graduate of Cornell Medical School in New York City, NY, […]
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 […]
Medically reviewed by Brandon Roy, MD, FACS, FASMBS While it is thought of as a “new” thing, weight loss surgery began in the United States in the 1950’s when the first operation was performed at the University of Minnnesota. Over the decades, surgery options have evolved, and in recent years, weight loss surgery is gaining […]
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