WakeMed cardiologist Chelsea Ngongang, MD, FACC, walked into a car dealership in December 2019. She was greeted by Roy Roth, who sold her the vehicle of her dreams, and their lifesaving friendship began. Roy says, “I was fortunate enough to have been the one to greet her that day. She pulled out her cell phone […]
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All About Valves – Everything You Need to Know About Valve Disease
Today, approximately 2.5 percent of the population suffers from some type of valve disease — and it’s much more common among older adults. That’s because as we age, the heart valves can become lined with calcium deposits that make valves thicken and become stiffer — leading to malfunction. Because heart valve disease is far more […]
Understanding Lung Cancer: A Q&A with thoracic oncologist Dr. Namireddy
Whether you’re facing a lung cancer diagnosis yourself or are worried about having a higher-than-average risk, WakeMed Cancer Care is with your every step of the way. Specializing in thoracic cancer, Dr. Praveen Namireddy works alongside our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists who are committed to providing patient’s high-quality care. As a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Namireddy […]
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