Raleigh General Cardiac and Vascular Center is a Department of Raleigh General Hospital. Cardiac disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for the past 80 years and is a major cause of disability. According to the CDC each year 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Early signs, symptoms, and risk factors are sometimes overlooked leading to further progression of cardiac disease all too often with an unfavorable outcome. The best time to see a cardiologist is before an emergency arises. The team at Raleigh Cardiac Center is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive cardiac care in the area.