Education and Support
At Beaufort Memorial, we want to help our patients live happier, healthier lives. We understand making big lifestyle changes and managing a chronic health problem can feel overwhelming — and we’re here to help.
Use these resources to educate yourself about your condition, find inspiration from other patients who have faced similar challenges and learn how simple changes can add up to big benefits for your heart.
Schedule an appointment with a board-certified cardiologist or a board-certified vascular surgeon.
Free Downloadable Guides
Download our patient guides to learn more.
Living Well Blogs
Check out our Living Well blog for regular tips and advice for heart-healthy living.
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August 19, 2026
Heart Tech and Tests
Learn about heart tests used to detect cardiovascular disease, including EKGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, CT scans and other screenings.
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August 10, 2026
Nicotine Pouches: Are They Safe?
Learn how nicotine pouches can affect heart health, brain development and addiction risk, despite being marketed as tobacco-free.
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August 5, 2026
‘Time is Muscle’: Coordinated Heart Attack Response Drill
Beaufort Memorial, Beaufort County EMS and C.A.R.E. Flight partnered for a STEMI drill to strengthen emergency heart attack response and patient care.
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June 2, 2026
Heart Attack Recovery Starts With Cardiac Rehabilitation
Learn the role that cardiac rehabilitation plays in heart attack recovery and how you can make the most of your recovery efforts.
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May 27, 2026
Metabolic Syndrome: 5 Conditions That Put Your Heart at Risk
Learn about the five conditions of metabolic syndrome that put your heart at risk.
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April 14, 2026
Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms and What They Mean for Your Heart
Learn about three coronary artery disease (CAD) symptoms and what to do if they affect you.
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February 24, 2026
Is It a Heart Attack, or Am I Overreacting?
Chest pain can signal anything from heart attack or angina to acid reflux or muscle strain, but because it’s difficult to determine the cause without medical evaluation — and delays in heart-related care can be life-threatening — it’s important to seek prompt medical attention when symptoms arise.
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February 9, 2026
Make it Mediterranean
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes whole foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins and is proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s a sustainable, heart-healthy approach supported by decades of research.
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January 30, 2026
Symptoms of Heart Disease You May Be Mistaking for Something Else
Learn about some of the less recognized symptoms of heart disease that indicate your heart is in harm’s way.
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January 19, 2026
Dr. Terry Grainger Joins Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists
Beaufort Memorial is expanding access to high-quality cardiac care in the Lowcountry with the addition of...
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December 15, 2025
Maintain a Healthy Heart Rate with These Tips
What does your heart rate say about your health? Dr. Francis O'Neill explains what you can learn from it and how to ensure it stays within healthy ranges.
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December 15, 2025
Diet and Heart Disease: Good and Bad Eats
Diet is one of the most important controllable risk factors for heart disease. Find out how certain foods and diets help your heart, and how others harm it.
Stop heart disease before it stops you.
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