Dec 4, 2017, 11:08 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
The American Heart Association, in partnership with the American Medical Association, has recognized 19 Lexington Medical Center physician practices with the Target: BP™ Gold designation for successfully treating patients with hypertension in the 2016 calendar year.
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?
Feb 5, 2021, 4:29 PM
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Allison Sanford
One day last fall, Happy Malcom drank her final soft drink.
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.
Oct 5, 2021, 11:42 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
May 4, 2023, 2:45 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Jun 2, 2023, 3:09 PM
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Allison Sanford
For thousands of years, ancient cultures, including Chinese, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations, used garlic as a medical treatment because of its numerous health benefits.
Oct 24, 2023, 5:56 PM
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Allison Sanford
Hypertension and diabetes can slowly damage your kidneys, causing damage you may not be aware of until it's too late.
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.
Oct 23, 2024, 11:25 AM
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Allison Sanford
From fried chicken to buttery biscuits, there’s no denying that Southern cuisine can make your taste buds do a happy dance. But let’s be honest—sometimes that dance can turn into a stumble and take a toll on your health.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:42 PM
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Allison Sanford
Knowing the facts about heart disease can help you proactively take steps to maintain your heart health. Here are five common myths about heart disease—and the facts that debunk them.
