October 1, 2013
UNC is Treating Prostate Enlargement Without Surgery
New procedure at University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill treats an enlarged prostate using catheter-based treatment performed by vascular interventional radiologists.
Author Archives: Laura Melega
August 1, 2013
“My amputation doesn’t define me”
Mike O’Hara uses his decade-long experience as a lower leg amputee to help new amputees as part of the Peer Mentoring Program, created by the nurses in the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
May 14, 2013
The UNC Comprehensive Vein Clinic expands, adding interventional radiologists to treat varicose veins and other venous diseases
The UNC Comprehensive Vein Clinic offers a full-range of services including laser treatment for varicose veins and open surgical intervention.
May 1, 2013
“Feeling Fine”
A positive patient experience working with the UNC Open Access Referral Center to treat atrial fibrillation.
April 2, 2013
After suffering from open wound for almost two years, patient in UNC Center for Heart and Vascular heals in a matter of weeks as participant in clinical trial
Patient Jessica Riley was referred to the UNC Wound Healing Center, part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care, for her venous leg ulcer and entered a clinical trial led by William Marston, MD **Graphic images included**
March 1, 2013
The Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit (CTSU) on 4 Anderson South celebrates One Year without a central line-associated blood stream infection
The Heart and Vascular nursing staff on 4 Anderson South is celebrating because they have gone one full year without a central line-associated blood stream infection – or CLABSI – in their patients. To be specific, the number is 413 days (as of March 1, 2013) and climbing.
March 1, 2013
‘I got my life back’ – A UNC Patient’s Journey Towards Heart Health
As an interventional cardiologist in the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Michael Yeung, MD, performs less invasive structural heart procedures to help cardiology patients regain a healthy heart
February 1, 2013
“You Shouldn’t Discount A Pain Like That” – Heart attack survivor story
Heart health tips from one UNC Cardiac Rehabilitation patient after experiencing a heart attack
November 5, 2012
Working Towards Chest Pain Center Accreditation
The Center for Heart and Vascular Care is working to achieve accreditation as a Chest Pain Center (CPC) through the Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care.
November 1, 2012
James R. Foster, MD, FACC – Division of Cardiology
Dr. Foster will work primarily in the UNC Electrophysiology Laboratory
September 17, 2012
Bill Stansfield, MD – Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
William Stansfield, MD The Center for Heart and Vascular Care is pleased to welcome Bill Stansfield, MD, who joined the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in July. In his role as an Assistant Professor of Surgery, Dr. Stansfield will work with patients diagnosed with heart failure and aortic valve disease, perform aortic surgery and coronary artery …
May 24, 2012
Heart Catheterization Lab reduces patient turnaround time in three areas
The UNC Cath Lab has reduced patient turnaround time by 30-60 percent during a nine-month period, significantly decreasing wait time for the patients and their families.