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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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