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Stories of Exceptional Heart Care

The Cone Health heart and vascular team is committed to providing exceptional care throughout a patient's entire cancer journey. The stories below are just a snapshot of that commitment.

NC Basketball Referee Legend Jimmy Fuqua on Life with a VAD Heart Pump

Jimmy Fuqua refereed basketball for over 40 years before his heart diagnosis. After receiving a VAD, he reffed one last game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

December 5, 2017
Electronic Device Channels Body’s Natural Rhythms in Battle Against Heart Failure

Paul Kelley becomes the first in the state to receive BaroStim Therapy which includes an implanted electronic device to battle heart failure.

August 15, 2017
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Gives Cone Health Employee New Perspective

Keith Weatherman faced an unexpected coronary artery bypass after experiencing chest pain. This is his story.

December 12, 2016
An Annual Physical Exam is the Key First Step in Improving Your Health

An annual physical exam can help keep you healthy. Learn how a yearly appointment can help identify and prevent health risks.

December 9, 2016
A New Life Thanks To LVAD

Tonya Moore had a heart attack at 37. She is now full of life thanks to an LVAD or battery-powered pump attached to her heart.

October 1, 2015
Reidsville Man Survives Cardiac Arrest

Albert Love suffered a cardiac arrest from a severe heart attack, but today he is back to living an active life and playing golf with his friends.

April 10, 2012
Heart Attack Victim Grateful for Second Chance At Life

Hilario Cordova had a life-saving heart catheterization and triple bypass operation.

November 16, 2011

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More Stories of Exceptional Care

Bariatric Surgery: It’s Not About Giving Things Up

When Adrianne describes her success at bariatric surgery, she barely mentions the surgery part of it. Instead, she talks about the important personal gains.

April 16, 2018
The Benefits of a Long-Term Doctor-Patient Relationship

Over the years, Peter Jordan and Elizabeth White have formed a doctor-patient relationship based on mutual trust and respect.

February 21, 2018
When A Doctor Becomes a Patient

Follow total knee replacement, sports medicine physician Bert Fields, MD leaned on Cone Health physical and occupational therapists to help with recovery.

February 6, 2018
Beating the Odds: Successfully Managing Type 1 Diabetes for 62 Years

Becky Brooks couldn't stop drinking water and was losing weight at the rate of 10 pounds every two weeks. That was in August 1955.

December 8, 2017

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