Five Ways to Protect Your Heart
Do these five things every day to help minimize your risk of having heart disease, or if you already have heart disease, to help lower that burden.
Heart & Vascular
Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center Earns Prestigious Award
Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center has earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Lexington Medical Center Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation to Provide Blood Pressure Cuffs for Patients in Need
Lexington Medical Center Foundation received a $100,000 donation to provide blood pressure cuffs for patients in need. The donation will fully fund home blood pressure monitoring systems for patients over the next four years.
What You Need to Know About Chest Pain
Garrett L. Ruth, MD, interventional cardiologist at Lexington Heart and Vascular Center, discusses chest pain and other symptoms of heart attack with WLTX's Queen Johnson.
Lexington Medical Center Receives Heart Award
Lexington Medical Center has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care for heart attack patients.
Understanding Heart Failure
Anil Purohit, MD, FACC, heart failure cardiologist with Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center, shared important information about heart failure in this WLTX interview.
Modern Medicine and Mediterranean Diet Help Stroke Patient
Greg Gerrald was home alone in Chapin when he slumped to the floor soon after stepping out of the shower. He'd had a stroke.
Not Catching Enough Z’s? Take This Advice to Heart for a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep deprivation can negatively affect the heart by increasing risks for hypertension, cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.
Do I Need Cardiac Rehabilitation?
You’ve just had heart surgery, and now your doctor wants you to start exercising. Seriously?
Guard Your Heart On Valentine’s Day with the Love of a Dog
Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health?
