Published 1 year ago

Heart disease leading cause of death for African Americans in Calhoun, Orangeburg counties

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Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in South Carolina. The prevalence of heart disease in Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg Countys is higher than the national average. The Regional Medical Center has just began offering PCI treatment, which stands for percutaneous coronary intervention. This is a minimally invasive treatment to remove blockages in the arteries.

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Heart disease leading cause of death for African Americans in Calhoun, Orangeburg counties

Medical professionals at RMC say limited access to healthy foods and health education also contribute to why heart disease has become so common in the community.

1 year ago·Columbia, United States

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