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Diet & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition

A balanced diet is extremely important for a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining proper nutrition requires eating foods that provide the right amounts of certain nutrients needed to help the body function.

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Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Wake Forest Baptist is the first medical center in the region to feature a lab that supports integrated surgical and catheterization procedures, creating an opportunity for a cardiovascular surgeon and interventional cardiologist to perform collaborative procedures on patients at the same time.

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Screening for Heart Defects in Young Athletes

I don’t believe it’s practical to screen all athletes playing youth sports with sonograms and CT scans. But I do recommend screening children with symptoms, whether that’s chest pain or shortness of breath.

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Heart Center

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Recognized as "High-Performing" in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report

Physicians at the Heart Center at Wake Forest Baptist Health provide patients with expert care for all types of heart conditions, from the simplest cardiac problem to the most technical and complex condition through diagnostic imaging, clinical care, electrophysiology, and surgery.

The Heart Center has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality patient care in several areas. The American College of Cardiology recognized the Heart Center for heart attack care as a Gold-level provider, the highest level available. Additionally, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons gave our Heart Center its highest rating: 3 stars.

 Specialties include: 

  • Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant 
  • Cardiovascular Imaging 
  • Request an AppointmentCardiothoracic Surgery 
  • Clinical Cardiology 
  • Electrophysiology 
  • Interventional Cardiology 
  • Pediatric Cardiology 
  • Cardiac Rehab 
  • Pulmonary Rehab 
  • ECMO Program 

Experience, Expertise and Teamwork

Interventional Cardiology

Our Interventional Cardiologists provide world-class patient care for coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, peripheral artery disease and more.

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Cardiovascular Imaging

Cardiovascular Imaging uses state-of-the-art technology to detect and diagnose heart disease more accurately with faster scans that provide clearer images of the heart.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery: Saving Lives Faster

Our multidisciplinary Heart Center team provides around-the-clock care for patients with common and complex heart conditions to improve outcomes and save lives.

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News & Highlights

BestHealth℠ of Wake Forest Baptist Releases February Events
Wake Forest Baptist Tests Investigational Branch Stent For V-Shaped Heart Vessels
BestHealth℠ of Wake Forest Baptist Releases December Events
Wake Forest Baptist Opens New Recovery Lounge For Heart Patients
New Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Cardiovascular Disease
Less Invasive Anesthetic Methods Better for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Wake Forest Baptist Holds Free Document Shredding Event Oct. 8
Wake Forest Baptist September Awards, Recognitions and Announcements

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Last Updated 2/2/2012
US News Best Hospital AwardANCC Magnet Association AwardBest Doctors 2011-2012 AwardThe Joint Commission National Quality ApprovalConsumer Choice #1 Award 2011-2102US News Best Medical Schools 2011 Award
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