Imagine going about your day—working, traveling, or even just resting—when suddenly you're short of breath, your chest feels tight, and something doesn't feel right. These could be the subtle signs of a pulmonary embolism.
Knowing the facts about heart disease can help you proactively take steps to maintain your heart health. Here are five common myths about heart disease—and the facts that debunk them.
In addition to general risk factors, such as family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise and being overweight, women are faced with additional hormone-related risk factors for stroke.
Watch the first episode of HealthCast, our new video series. This episode features the innovative technology Lexington Medical Center offers to treat blood clots that has better outcomes and a faster recovery time than blood thinners.
Diabetes is a significant cause of lower limb loss. Vascular surgeon Brett B. Fowler, MD, was interviewed by WIS TV about the causes and how those with diabetes can protect themselves.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans annually. It is also the most common cause of preventable death in the U.S.
Lexington Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention from the American College of Cardiology for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain.
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