When Katina Nelson woke up with chest pain that startled her from sleep, she didn’t immediately panic. “I kind of ignored the symptoms,”...
Healing with Heart: Changing the Game in Cardiac Surgery Care
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Heart Health Articles
Overcoming Heart Failure with Life-Changing Surgery
From an unexpected heart failure diagnosis to life-saving surgery, Richard Moss’ journey is marked by his deep faith, a strong family...
Pioneering Heart Rhythm Care in Acadiana
For atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, it’s “a game-changer.” That’s how Patrick Welch, MD, describes the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed...
Geaux Hero: How Listening to His Body Saved Jim’s Life
At 59, Jim Teague, BS, SBB (ASCP), was healthy, active and had no reason to expect a heart attack. As senior director of core laboratory...
Protecting the Heart While Fighting Cancer
When facing cancer, patients and their doctors focus on beating the disease. But what happens when the very treatments that save lives...
Redefining Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Excellence drives everything Sarah Ahmad, MD, does as a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Francis Health in Monroe. For Dr. Ahmad, providing...
Heart-Healthy, Southern Inspired Flavor
When you think of Southern cooking, heart health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this lentil and collard green...
Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious but often misunderstood condition that affects the heart and lungs. Experts David Moll, MD,...
Heart Health 101: Expert Tips on Prevention, Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes
When it comes to heart health, prevention is key. Experts Tiffany Ardoin, MD, FACP, internal medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake...