Feb 28, 2019, 8:38 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
When it comes to heart disease, how knowledgable are you?
Feb 7, 2020, 2:11 PM
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Lexington Medical Center
Today is National Wear Red Day.
Feb 13, 2020, 9:00 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
Don’t let heart disease put you on the sidelines of life. “Just Say Know” to heart disease by understanding your risk factors and knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
Feb 19, 2020, 10:00 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
When it comes to heart health, knowledge is power.
Apr 9, 2018, 2:24 PM
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Lexington Medical Center
Hey girlfriends! The Lexington Medical Center Heart and Sole Women's Five Miler is less than two weeks away!
Apr 23, 2018, 12:12 PM
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Lexington Medical Center
More than 1,300 women participated in the Lexington Medical Center Heart and Sole Women's Five Miler on Saturday, April 21 in Columbia.
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 11, 2020, 11:38 AM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center has received the prestigious HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology, becoming the only health care organization in South Carolina and one of only 30 in the United States to achieve this honor.
Nov 17, 2020, 9:50 AM
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Allison Sanford
South Carolina has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the nation, with 1 in 7 adult South Carolinians diagnosed with the condition. It’s important to know the warning signs of diabetes so you can intervene early.
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 5, 2021, 4:29 PM
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Allison Sanford
One day last fall, Happy Malcom drank her final soft drink.
Feb 10, 2021, 4:19 PM
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Allison Sanford
Patients with certain health conditions are at greater risk for having serious complications from a COVID-19 infection. What should patients with heart disease know about COVID-19 and the vaccine?
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?
Feb 25, 2021, 4:29 PM
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Allison Sanford
Sleep deprivation can negatively affect the heart by increasing risks for hypertension, cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.
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.
Feb 2, 2022, 5:06 PM
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Allison Sanford
The Midlands has an abundance of great walking trails - each with its own unique features and level of difficulty. Choose one and start walking your way to good health.
Feb 11, 2022, 1:51 PM
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Allison Sanford
Simply prepared—mashed, baked, folded into pancakes, or made into guilt-free baked fries—sweet potatoes are a nourishing addition to any meal.
Feb 15, 2022, 11:39 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Mar 31, 2022, 1:00 PM
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Allison Sanford
There are so many diet and fitness trends out there, it can be hard to know which approach is best.
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.
Jun 20, 2022, 6:06 PM
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Allison Sanford
Similar to many patients who’ve suffered a stroke, Frank Hallman took blood thinners.
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.
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?
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 5, 2024, 1:43 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
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.
May 1, 2024, 10:31 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.