Changing the Conversation about Cholesterol
Cardiologist explains the American Heart Association’s updated cholesterol guidelines.
Category: Heart and Vascular Health
You’ve Been Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. Now What?
Learn how to manage your AFib symptoms to avoid trips to the emergency room.
Stroke Symptoms and Risks for Women
Find out what makes strokes different for women.
6 Things to Know About Varicose Veins
Painful or unsightly leg veins? Learn more about your treatment options.
AED Saves Teenager’s Life After Cardiac Arrest
An unexpected collapse highlights the importance of automated external defibrillators in public places.
Teenage Heart Patient Aspires to Help Others
High school senior Sam Deacon is thriving after overcoming a rare and life-threatening heart condition.
Cardiology, Children's Health, Heart Failure, Patient Stories, Pediatric Medicine
Minimizing Heart Disease Risk in North Carolina
A UNC research initiative is helping providers improve the heart health of their patients and communities.
Community, Epidemiology, Heart and Vascular Health, North Carolina, Patient Stories
People Having a Stroke Now Have More Options for Treatment
Speedy action is still critical, but doctors’ tools have expanded, according to new treatment guidelines developed by a group of experts led by a UNC neurologist.
Four Ways Cardiac Rehab Improves Your Life if You Have Heart Disease
Participating in cardiac rehab is associated with a 50 percent drop in death rates.
Heart Attack Symptoms: Women vs. Men
Symptoms in women can be vague, subtle and easy to miss.
What a Heart Attack Really Feels Like
A heart attack can manifest in many ways, and knowing the signs can be a lifesaver.
How to Eat Out and Stay on Your Healthy Eating Plan
Trying to eat well for your heart? You can go out to a restaurant without overloading on calories, fat, salt and sugar.