What do Lucille Ball, Albert Einstein and John Ritter have in common? They all died from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Like peripheral vascular disease, most physicians do not routinely screen for aortic aneurysms. And for most people this is OK, because they do not have the risk factors for having an aortic aneurysm, making their […]
Everyone is screened for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, some cancers and obesity each year during your physical with your primary care physician. Have you ever wondered why you are not screened for peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, or an aortic aneurysm? The answer is likely that you are not in the risk group […]
Did you know that in 2010 the American Heart Association changed the CPR guidelines, recommending a focus on 100 compressions per minute? During this American Heart Month, WakeMed Heart & Vascular is bring CPR training to your community. You knowing CPR could prove to be very important for your friends and family at anytime. Sign up for a class today. If you are […]
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