South Carolina surgery center performs cardiology procedure

Orangeburg-based South Carolina Surgical performs transcarotid artery revascularization procedures as an alternative to traditional stroke care, The Times and Democrat reported Jan. 31.

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Dion Franga, MD, a general surgeon at the center, said the state sits in “the stroke belt,” and that his center complements the efforts of Orangeburg-based Regional Medical Center.

The TCAR procedure is a combination of open surgery and stenting. It treats carotid artery disease and helps prevent future strokes.

South Carolina Surgical performs vascular, general, endoscopic and cosmetic surgery.

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