Everyone craves a sweet treat every now and then, but when you’re managing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and/or cholesterol, finding the right balance of satisfying your sweet tooth and not overindulging can be challenging. The good news is, it can be done. While many desserts are high in saturated fat, […]
Peter Chan, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in complex coronary interventions and and peripheral vascular disease and is fellowship-trained in treating structural heart problems and circulation disorders. Let’s get to know Dr. Chan, why he chose to join WakeMed Heart & Vascular, and what’s the latest in interventional cardiology. Q: Tell us […]
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a relatively rare heart condition called myocarditis has garnered a lot of media attention. Myocarditis, COVID-19 and Other Offenders Identified as inflammation of the heart muscle, acute myocarditis is most often caused by infection with a virus. Historically, viruses such as the common cold, hepatitis B and C, the herpes simplex […]
Can one chocolate a day really keep heart disease at bay? As we celebrate Heart Awareness this month, we’re looking into chocolate. Can it really help your heart? Heart Health and Chocolate The health benefits of chocolate have been known for centuries, but the true hero behind the ‘chocolate mask’ is cacao. The cacao bean is produced […]
According to the American Heart Association, “The facts are clear: Regular physical activity benefits people who have heart disease as well as those who don’t.” “Even 30 minutes of activity – and it doesn’t need to be high-impact aerobics – five days a week provide us with lots of benefits,” says Hailee Rich, a certified fitness […]
Up to 30 percent of patients who have heart surgery will experience acute kidney injury (AKI), although the cause is not exactly understood by researchers. While these injuries typically cause no serious long-term damage, they can increase hospital stays by weeks – significantly delaying recovery. WakeMed 1 of Only 3 Developing a Diagnostic Indicator WakeMed’s […]
Teresa McLean, BSN, RN, PCCN, is a nurse who cares for WakeMed Heart & Vascular patients before and after their cardiovascular procedures. Here, we’ll get to know Teresa and her commitment to bedside nursing, how the pandemic has affected her and other frontline caregivers, and some of her fall favorites. Q: Tell us a little […]
Most people know that stress and other negative feelings aren’t good for your heart, but did you know there’s a growing body of evidence that indicates positive feelings can actually lead to better heart and brain health? That’s right, a sunny disposition can do more than just keep you smiling — it can actually have […]
Remember that song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”? Turns out singer Bobby McFerrin had it right. Choosing positive emotions over negative emotions not only keeps you in a pleasant state of mind, but according to a scientific statement published by the American Heart Association, positivity also protects you from a host of unwelcome physical ailments. Several […]
WakeMed is pleased to have recently introduced a new pilot program designed to support our heart surgery patients through their recovery with the use of a wearable health tracker device (FitBit Inspire HR activity tracker). The program, funded by The Duke Endowment, is known as Perfect Care. Using mobile app technology, it supports recent heart […]
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