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SGMC Performs First Impella Procedure

Posted on: June 28th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center recently performed the hospital’s first procedure using Impella CP® with SmartAssist, the world’s smallest heart pump.  Designed to provide minimally invasive, temporary support for patients with […]

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SGMC Now Offering Watchman Device for Treatment of AFib

Posted on: May 18th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center is now offering a procedure that could reduce the chance of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by heart valve issues. The cardiac […]

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SGMC Offers New Test for Assessing Heart Health

Posted on: April 12th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center now offers coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing, a newer more accurate tool used to identify risk and guide treatment options for patients with heart disease. Also […]

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SGMC Maintains Gold Recognition for Cardiac Care

Posted on: March 21st, 2023

SGMC Featured in US News and World Report “Best Hospitals” Guidebook Each year the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognizes hospitals for their participation in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry […]

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Listen to Your Heart: a Community Heart Health Dinner

Posted on: January 25th, 2023

Let’s have a heart-to-heart. Join SGMC’s cardiovascular team for a free heart health dinner to learn how to better take care of your heart. February is American Heart Month and […]

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