Heart disease Coverage

Why High Blood Pressure Matters to Your Health

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure -- but only a quarter of those with the condition have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Liz Szabo, New York Times

Doctors say you can die from a broken heart

The condition "broken heart syndrome" may sound made up but it is a very real condition that regularly sends patients to the hospital. Dr. Christopher Kelly, a cardiologist at UNC Rex, said broken heart syndrome can sometimes be bad enough to require admittance to the ICU. In some cases, it can even lead to death.

Did you know you can die from a broken heart? It's called stress cardiomyopathy

The condition "broken heart syndrome" may sound made up but it is a very real condition that regularly sends patients to the hospital.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Premature death rate higher in NC than nationwide

Cancer and heart disease are the two leading causes of premature deaths.

Premature deaths in NC rise by 11% with sedentary, screen-driven lifestyle linked to chronic illness & premature death

More people are dying in North Carolina at younger ages, according to the latest America's Health Ranking report. Cancer and heart disease were the two leading causes of premature deaths.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Women aren't prioritizing their health. They need to

Dr. Anita Skariah, an internist with UNC Health who treats women at various stages of life, calls women master multitaskers. Skariah said most women she sees all have one thing in common -- they put their health on the back burner.

Go to the doctor: May is Women's Health Month. Here's what women should know

May is Women's Health Month, but so many women don't prioritize their health.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

'Go red' Friday to raise awareness for heart disease in women

The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day, meant to educate and inform people of the risk for cardiovascular disease in women.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It killed an estimated 17.9 million people in 2019, representing 32% of all deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization.

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN

Parents of one-year-old Japanese girl hope for heart transplant overseas

The parents of a one-year-old Japanese girl born with congenital heart disease are looking for donations to help with the medical costs to get a much-needed transplant in the U.S.

Preeclampsia makes you more likely to have heart disease and diabetes later in life

Most people think that preeclampsia, a high blood pressure condition that occurs during pregnancy, goes away after the baby is born.

UNC Health

Going red for women's heart health

WRAL contributor Lucy Tobias shares information about the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women initiative.

Local American Heart Association's Go Red fundraiser raises $10K

WRAL contributor Lucy Tobias shares information about the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women initiative.

Lucy Tobias, WRAL contributor

VA seeing more heart disease in women

New science from the American Heart Association shows heart-related health concerns are rising among female veterans. They face unique life challenges which can lead to higher cardiovascular risk.

Military service complicates cardiovascular disease risk in women

New science from the American Heart Association shows heart-related health concerns are rising among female veterans. They face unique life challenges which can lead to higher cardiovascular risk.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL multimedia journalist

Wilson man embarks on purpose to help others

Brad Worrell wants to help others who have had mental and physical health struggles in life. He's lived with a rare heart disease since birth.

ICU nurse turns her COVID-19 experience into effort to promote heart health awareness

The 18-year nurse veteran and mother of two daughters continues to work in the ICU. But now, she said her heart is set on raising money for her Triangle Heart Walk team.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojouranalist

Duke surgeons, patient's wife discuss transplant of first next-gen artificial heart

Members of the surgical team, the patient's wife and leadership of Duke's heart transplant and cardiology programs answer questions after the first transplant of a next generation artificial heart in the US.

Myocardial Solutions technology helps clinicians detect asymptomatic cardiac dysfunction

An academic study compared MyoStrain to traditional and conventional methods of assessing heart health and researchers concluded that while traditional methods were unable to differentiate between healthy patients and asymptomatic patients at risk of heart failure, MyoStrain could.

CorVista Health raises $65M Series C to fuel fight against heart disease

After raising a $65M Series C round from 20 investors, CorVista, which operates in the U.S. and Canada, prepares to commercialize a system that fights heart disease.

Subtle signs that could be indicators of heart problems

According to the CDC, one person in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds.

Simple habits to help improve your heart health

In honor of February's American Heart Month, here are 8 simple habits that can drastically improve your heart health.

Warning signs of heart disease

This February, American Heart Health Month, doctors are reminding all adults, and especially younger women, to be on the lookout for symptoms of heart disease.

New heart device can reduce the risk of a stroke

Atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, can often lead to a stroke and a need for constant blood thinners. A new device can change that.

Community honors Sampson County child

Bryan Mims shows how the community helped honor a child who never made it home from the hospital last summer.