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Let’s Get Stronger Together
A series of events on May 3 and 4 will bring women together to fight disparities and the leading cause of death among women.
Apr. 17, 2013 -
Heart Attack Symptoms Women Need to Know
Many women experience heart attacks differently then men, and knowing the subtle differences may one day save your life.
Feb. 18, 2013 -
Cutting Heart Attack Treatment Time Saves Lives
Duke cardiologist James Jollis, MD, talks about newly published DCRI research which explains how cutting time to heart attack treatment is saving lives on ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer.
June 5, 2012 -
LVADs: When a Bridge Becomes a Destination
Originally used as a bridge to heart transplant, LVADs functioned so well that they are now also used as a primary treatment (called destination therapy) for advanced heart failure patients not eligible for heart transplantation.
Apr. 24, 2012 -
Cardiac Resynchronization Devices: Q&A with Kevin Jackson, MD
Duke cardiologist Kevin Jackson, MD, answers questions about cardiac resynchronization devices.
Jan. 2, 2012 -
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Q&A with Manesh Patel, MD
Duke cardiologist Manesh Patel, MD, explains what peripheral arterial disease is, including symptoms and tests to indicate if you have this disease.
Jan. 2, 2012 -
Patch Work: Building New Heart Tissue -- From Scratch to Patch
Duke biomedical engineers are using undifferentiated stem cells to build functioning patches of heart tissue that can directly replace damaged or malfunctioning heart-muscle cells.
July 28, 2011 -
Home Is Where This Heart Surgeon Is: Q&A with William Sweezer, MD
William Sweezer, MD, a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon with Duke’s nationally recognized cardiovascular program, calls Danville home.
July 12, 2011 -
Rhythm Master: Heart Arrhythmia Q&A with Tristram Bahnson, MD
Tristram Bahnson, MD, and his colleagues provide expert care for patients with abnormal heart rhythms.
June 14, 2011 -
Breath and Being: Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Management
Meditation can help recovery for heart patients.
Apr. 19, 2011
