Category: Heart and Vascular Health

A little girl lays on her belly next to her dog, both in front of the dog's food bowl

October 9, 2020

Your Dog is Good for Your Health

More than 65 percent of U.S. households own at least one dog and nearly half own more than one. And that’s good news for Americans’ health. Owning a dog decreases blood pressure and helps to prevent cardiovascular disease. Anita Skariah, DO, a physician with Orange Family Medical Group in Hillsborough, appeared on WRAL’s “Staying Healthy”…

Heart and Vascular Health

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July 15, 2020

Cancer Treatment Can Save Your Life but Harm Your Heart

People who have been treated for cancer are sometimes at higher risk of heart disease.

Cancer, Heart and Vascular Health, Heart Failure

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May 19, 2020

An Emerging COVID-19/Stroke Connection

The virus could lead to blood clots that could result in stroke for people of all ages.

Coronavirus, Stroke

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illustration of heart organic

April 27, 2020

COVID-19 When You Have a Heart Condition

People with heart disease need to take extra precautions.

Heart and Vascular Health

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A photograph of patient Doug Jones with his wife, Letha Jones.

February 14, 2020

Quick-Thinking Passersby Save a Life After Heart Attack

NC State alumni, Raleigh police, Wake EMS and the UNC REX Emergency Department worked together to save a man's life.

Heart Attacks

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An illustrating of a care provider taking someone's blood pressure.

October 28, 2019

Prehypertension: High Blood Pressure’s Warning Sign

What you need to know if you’ve been diagnosed with elevated blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

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sillouette of athlete with blood clot image on leg

October 8, 2019

The Athlete-Blood Clot Connection

Clots commonly happen because of injuries, and the physicality of sports may increase a player’s risk.

Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine

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graphic of heart with fluid around it

April 8, 2019

Understanding Pericardial Effusion

This condition of fluid around the heart can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack or heart failure.

Heart and Vascular Health

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older man having vision examined by doctor

March 11, 2019

What Happens When You Have a Stroke

Strokes can present themselves in varying ways, but a quick response means a better chance at full recovery.

Stroke

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figures walking in a crowd, colored red, orange, and green

February 13, 2019

Changing the Conversation about Cholesterol

Cardiologist explains the American Heart Association’s updated cholesterol guidelines.

Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Health

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image of heart with heart beat pulsing

February 5, 2019

You’ve Been Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. Now What?

Learn how to manage your AFib symptoms to avoid trips to the emergency room.

Heart and Vascular Health

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Close up of back of legs with spider veins

November 14, 2018

6 Things to Know About Varicose Veins

Painful or unsightly leg veins? Learn more about your treatment options.

Heart and Vascular Health

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