Greenville Health System

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Greenville Health System (GHS) is committed to medical excellence through research, education and high-quality patient care. GHS offers patients a sophisticated network of expertise and technologies through its five medical campuses, tertiary medical center, research and education facilities, community hospitals, physician practices and numerous specialty facilities in upstate South Carolina. The 1,268-bed system is home to 14 medical residency and fellowship programs and the state’s largest number of active clinical trials – 600+. For the fourth consecutive year, its flagship Greenville Memorial Hospital was ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in a specialty area in U.S. News’ America’s Best Hospitals. In July 2012, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville opened a four-year medical school at GHS. For more information, visit ghs.org.

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701 Grove Road
Greenville, SC
864-455-7000
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Dr. Larry E. Puls, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
Is ovarian cancer genetic?

Ovarian cancer is inheritable in approximately 10 percent of cases. More often than not, however, ovarian cancer is not found to be caused by an inherited genetic mutation.
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Dr. Andrea C. Bryan, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
When are heart arrhythmias dangerous?

Arrhythmias can produce a broad range of symptoms, from barely perceptible to very serious. A heart arrhythmia has become dangerous if symptoms develop such as fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting or near-fainting spells, rapid heartbeat or pounding, shortness of breath, or chest pain. In...Read More

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Dr. Bruce H. Gray, DO of Greenville Health System answered:
What are the risks of a carotid artery stent insertion?

Carotid artery stents have been available over 10 years and are placed using the technique in which a needle is used to gain access to the artery, a wire is passed through the circulation over which a balloon catheter or stent can be delivered to a treatment site. The risk of stroke is less than 2%. The...Read More

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Dr. William D. Bolton, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
How long can a person with lung cancer live?

The length of time a person can live depends on what stage of cancer is in when diagnosed, how well the cancer responds to therapy and what mutations the cancer cells have.

Stage 1: The cancer is small and limited to the lung. It can be treated with either surgery or radiation therapy alone.
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Greenville Health System answered:
How are arrhythmias diagnosed?

A variety of heart-monitoring tests are used to diagnose arrhythmia. These tests include electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors that can be worn during everyday activities or when arrhythmia symptoms occur to record your heartbeat. If your arrhythmia is triggered by exercise, your doctor may use a stress...Read More

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Greenville Health System answered:
How successful are fertility treatments when donor sperm is used?

Success rates vary for donor sperm depending on the circumstances. You should expect that multiple attempts will be required before pregnancy is achieved.
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Greenville Health System answered:
Do women face different risk factors for coronary heart disease than men?

For many years, coronary heart disease was widely believed to be a man's disease. We now know this is incorrect; heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men. Women also face unique risk factors. For example, oral contraceptives increase your risk for blood clots. If you are a woman...Read More

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Dr. Marcus J. Cox, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
What are side effects of CholestOff for lowering cholesterol?

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea may be potential side effects of CholestOff. These GI issues are typically minimal and are due to the fact of its competition with cholesterol in the gut. Also reported instances of erectile dysfunction and diminished sexual drive have been...Read More

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Dr. Brian P. McKinley, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
What does it mean if I suddenly notice redness on my breasts?

Redness on the breasts can be cause by many things. Infections, skin problems, and tumors of the breast can cause redness. Most color changes that can be seen on the surface of the breast will turn out to be caused by benign conditions, like infections or skin diseases. It is critically important, though,...Read More

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Greenville Health System answered:
How will I maintain a normal heart rhythm after cardioversion?

Electrical cardioversion is an outpatient procedure. With this procedure, a cardiologist gives a mild shock to the heart to convert the chaotic rhythm back to normal. After undergoing electrical cardioversion to treat atrial fibrillation, your doctor may prescribe an anti-arrhythmic drug to keep your...Read More

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Greenville Health System answered:
What causes chronic atrial fibrillation?

Chronic atrial fibrillation may be the result of heart disease, hypertension, lung disease (emphysema), congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) pericarditis, or mitral regurgitation. Binge drinking (drinking too much alcohol at one time) and some...Read More

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Dr. Marcus J. Cox, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
What does my total cholesterol ratio mean?

The cholesterol ratio can provide useful information about your heart disease risk. It can be calculated by dividing the HDL or “good” cholesterol into the total cholesterol. Optimal ratio would be 3.5-1 and a higher ratio may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.

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Dr. Marcus J. Cox, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
What are the different types of cholesterol?

LDL is considered the “bad cholesterol” and can increase the risk of heart disease. The HDL, or “good” cholesterol may offer protection from heart disease. Triglycerides may also be checked and is a type of fat in the blood, which can also increase someone’s risk of heart disease.

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Greenville Health System answered:
How should I talk to my doctor about my heart failure symptoms?

Discuss your concern of heart failure with your doctor, especially if you have one or more risk factors, such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Before your appointment, ask if you should restrict your diet for any diagnostic tests. Be prepared to discuss your family and...Read More

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Dr. James A. Amrhein, MD of Greenville Health System answered:
How do I recognize a thyroid disease in my child or adolescent?

Thyroid disease in a child generally presents with either a goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). The enlarged thyroid gland is noted as a lump in midline lower neck. Hypothyroidism symptoms are very vague and include sluggishness, dry skin, constipation, poor...Read More

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