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A Valentine's Heart Emergency: Gregory Brown's Story

Cardiac emergencies don't always start with a dramatic, movie-style chest clutch. They can start quietly....

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Heart & Vascular
Recovering from Heart Surgery at Home: George Godwin’s Story

“On December 10, 2013, I went to see my primary care doctor in Charlotte and told him I’d been having...

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Heart & Vascular
Bob Short: Hope for the Heart — Thanks to WakeMed

From March through April of 2025, Bob Short noticed a significant drop in his energy and stamina. Initial...

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Heart & Vascular
The Real Scoop on Ultra-Processed Foods

With a lot of recent news and hype surrounding ultra-processed foods, many of us still don’t know what ...

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Heart & Vascular
What’s the Skinny? Weight Loss Drugs & Your Heart

Weight loss drugs have taken the world by storm – making them a hot topic of conversation in and outsid...

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Heart & Vascular
Jim Taranto: From Near Death to Back Up and Breathing — Thanks to WakeMed!

For several months, Jim Taranto experienced smoldering chest pain and chest tightness."It would start up ...

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diet & nutrition
Game Day Recipe Swaps

From the Super Bowl to March Madness, it’s game day season. WakeMed registered dietitians Heather Cupp and Monika Kraus 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 […]

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Heart & Vascular
A Heart Attack at 32: Shalom Trice's Story

At 32 years old, Shalom Trice and her partner were thrilled to welcome to the world their son, Ryan — b...

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