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 –...

On Your Feet On the Job? Don’t Let Varicose Veins Get the Best of You

You may be a health care worker on the front lines. Or a teacher molding future generations. No matter your profession, if it requires long days on your feet, you’ve likely experienced tired, achy...

Heart Disease in Men

Heart disease is one of the leading health risks facing men today. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, killing 357,761 men in 2019—that’s about 1 in...

Advanced Technology in Emory Decatur Hospital’s New Cath Lab Makes an Impact

New technology can often improve lives – and in medicine, advances in care and technology can give patients more options, faster recovery, and better outcomes. At Emory Healthcare, investments in new technology are a priority...

Mental Stress Poses Serious Risks to Heart Health

Talking about stress is a common event in Emory Healthcare’s heart clinics. When talking with patients about heart disease risk factors or the causes of a recent heart event, Puja K. Mehta, MD, FAAC,...

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