Feb 7, 2019, 9:33 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
She's one of the most famous soap opera stars of all time, starring on All My Children for decades.
Nov 19, 2020, 1:04 PM
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Allison Sanford
If you’ve been smoking for a while, you may wonder why you should stop now. The damage has been done, right?
Jan 15, 2021, 5:35 PM
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Allison Sanford
You want to know your heart is in good hands. Robert Malanuk, MD, cardiologist with Lexington Medical Heart & Vascular Center sat down with WLTX's Queen Johnson to discuss the latest developments in our heart care program and when you need to seek heart care.
Feb 8, 2021, 3:11 PM
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Allison Sanford
Mary Green Brush takes a brisk one-hour walk almost every day, but the walk she took on November 16 brought her down a path she’ll never forget.
Feb 19, 2021, 4:03 PM
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Allison Sanford
You’ve just had heart surgery, and now your doctor wants you to start exercising. Seriously?
May 21, 2021, 2:53 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Jul 8, 2021, 5:58 PM
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Allison Sanford
Anil Purohit, MD, FACC, heart failure cardiologist with Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center, shared important information about heart failure in this WLTX interview.
Sep 16, 2021, 5:29 PM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care for heart attack patients.
Sep 22, 2021, 5:40 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Mar 10, 2022, 11:50 AM
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Allison Sanford
It takes time for our bodies and our sleep schedules to adjust to Daylight Saving Time, but studies show some real risks associated with the change.
May 6, 2022, 12:10 PM
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Allison Sanford
When it comes to health, not only does Mark Stout talk the talk — he walks the walk, too. As a 29-year veteran in the field of cardiac rehabilitation, Mark embodies a healthy lifestyle.
Jun 8, 2022, 5:39 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Jul 20, 2022, 11:49 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Aug 15, 2022, 12:06 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Nov 3, 2022, 10:39 AM
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Allison Sanford
When you have an illness or injury, it is important to choose the right location for care.
Jan 26, 2023, 4:50 PM
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Allison Sanford
When illness or injury happens suddenly, you may be unsure where to go for care, especially if the symptoms seem severe.
Feb 2, 2023, 12:02 PM
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Allison Sanford
Did you know that the symptoms of a heart attack may appear hours or even weeks before a heart attack occurs?
May 31, 2023, 2:59 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Aug 1, 2023, 8:54 AM
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Allison Sanford
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area and the second-best hospital in South Carolina.
Sep 29, 2023, 2:27 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Feb 6, 2024, 10:01 AM
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Allison Sanford
Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic predispositions and pave the way for a longer, healthier life.
Feb 27, 2025, 5:04 PM
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Allison Sanford
Despite what you've heard, cholesterol isn't all bad. But having too much cholesterol in your bloodstream can lead to serious problems, including heart attack and stroke. So, what's the right amount of cholesterol?
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