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.
Heart & Vascular
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.
Lexington Medical Center Receives the Nation's Highest Rating in Heart Surgery
For the second consecutive year, Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center earned three three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair.
Knowing the Signs of Stroke Could Save a Life
As part of what's known as the "stroke belt," South Carolina has one of the country's highest stroke rates. Recognizing the signs of a stroke could save your life – or the life of someone you love.
Lexington Medical Center First in State to Receive Electrophysiology Accreditation
Lexington Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to receive an Electrophysiology Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology for its ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to its electrophysiology lab.
Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack
Did you know that the symptoms of a heart attack may appear hours or even weeks before a heart attack occurs?
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms for Women and Men
Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death among adults in the United States, and the risks and symptoms can be different for women and men.
New Blood Clot Procedure Provides Immediate, Life-Saving Results
David Dunbar is used to living an active lifestyle. The 72-year-old retired psychologist walked several miles a day but those daily walks started to take a turn in the wrong direction.
Trial Provides Successful Alternative to Blood Thinners
Similar to many patients who’ve suffered a stroke, Frank Hallman took blood thinners.
Back in the Swing of Things After Open Heart Surgery
David Bennett may look familiar. He serves as the district athletics director for Lexington County School District One. He’s also been a high school and college head football coach.
