Heart & Vascular
Women and Stroke
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.
A Better Way to Treat Blood Clots
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.
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How Genetics Impacts Your Heart Health
Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic predispositions and pave the way for a longer, healthier life.
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It's Never Too Early to Care for Your Heart
While many of us may associate heart care with older age, the truth is that it's never too early to start prioritizing cardiovascular health.
Limb Loss: A Major Risk of Diabetes
Jan 8, 2024, 1:24 PM
by
Allison Sanford
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: Understanding the Fuss about Blood Clots
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 Receives Chest Pain Accreditation
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.
In the Heart of Chapin
Peggy Lewis loves living along the shores of Lake Murray in Chapin. But after enjoying the banks of the lake, the 83-year-old began to notice she was having trouble walking back up the incline to the house.
Keeping the Beat
Michael Chisholm enjoys his job as a biomedical engineer at Lexington Medical Center where he services heart-lung machines. But he never imagined one of the machines he checks on would be used on him.
