When a heart beats out of sync, it can be an anomaly or hint at bigger issues. Little did David Keith know, his irregular heart beat was a whisper of what was to come. In December 2020, after hearing an irregular heart beat with his stethoscope, David’s primary care physician determined that he had atrial […]
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A Team that Demands the Best for Atrial Fibrillation Care: Courtney Ammons Story
“I would have periodic episodes of a very rapid heart rate, and I discounted them for about six months,” shares Courtney Ammons, a Wake County high school chemistry teacher. Because she had hyperthyroidism, she experienced rapid heart beats occasionally, so she assumed this was an unwanted side effect of her condition. After an eventful day […]
From WakeMed Pharmacist to WakeMed Patient: Franklin Landers’ Atrial Fibrillation Story
It’s the call that sends chills down the spine of every parent of a new teen driver. In April 2023, Franklin Landers received “the call” from his daughter. Her car had stalled, and she was stranded in highway traffic. Franklin, a dad and WakeMed pharmacist, immediately went to the scene. “She’s a brand new driver, […]
“Surviving” Atrial Fibrillation
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 […]
Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke – What You Need to Know
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common types of heart rhythm disorders, and it can happen to anyone. It’s characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which occurs when the heart muscles fail to contract in a strong, rhythmic way. Why is this a big deal? When your heart enters into […]
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