Heart Health

The Mediterranean Diet: A Heart-Healthy Way to Eat

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease, making it one of society’s most prevalent health conditions. Fortunately, people can prevent cardiovascular disease in many ways. What is the easiest way to...

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of a Pro

How Emory Healthcare helped the Falcons legend overcome his biggest challengeView the story ...

Protect Your Heart From the Flu and COVID-19

Winter and respiratory viruses go hand-in-hand. And this can be a big problem for your heart — especially with the recent severe flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season in addition to the ongoing...

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro

A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field. Alge, 44, built a reputation as...

Emory Heart and Vascular Center Implants 500th Lifesaving Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

First used in the 1960s, the ventricular assist device supplies mechanical circulatory support by pumping blood from the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart, to the rest of the body. Because the device...

Kaleb McGary Tackles Arrhythmia to Reach His NFL Dream

When Kaleb McGary heard his name announced as a first-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2019 National Football League draft, he had mixed feelings. “It was an incredible feeling of accomplishment to finally...

Can I Inherit Varicose Veins?

We inherit many things from our parents, and a genetic predisposition toward varicose veins may just be one of them. But varicose veins are not a given and there are things you can do...

Expanding Vascular Care in Your Community

The network of blood vessels that make up your vascular system is responsible for carrying oxygen and essential nutrients throughout your body. It’s a complex system that reaches every part of your body –...

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