The Division of Cardiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to the highest standards of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. We are a multidisciplinary health care team offering state-of-the-art treatment and care to people of North Carolina and to those throughout the Southeast.
Experience, expertise and patient satisfaction are cornerstones of the patient care provided by the Division of Cardiology. We care for thousands of patients, both in clinic and in the hospital, each year and perform state-of-the-art procedures each year. We offer numerous specialty clinics and run one of the largest cardiac rehabilitation programs in the state.
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UNC Medical Center Awarded for High Performance in Treating Heart Attack Patients
UNC Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR “Chest Pain ̶MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award” for 2021, one of only 212 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes UNC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients, and signifies that cardiology providers have … Continued
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Stress from 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Associated with Significant Increase in Cardiac Events
A first of its kind study led by Lindsey Rosman, PhD, assistant professor in the division of cardiology, showed a 77% increase in the risk of cardiac arrhythmias leading up to and during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, demonstrating that stressful political events can take a toll on heart health. “This retrospective case-crossover study was … Continued
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Study Shows 2016 Election Was Linked With Increased Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
A CNN news report says there’s little doubt the 2016 election was stressful, recognizing researchers have evidence that the tumultuous campaign may have affected people’s hearts. The study of 2,500 people living in the swing state of North Carolina shows an uptick in cases of irregular heart rates in October and November of 2016, as … Continued
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