Heart Health Articles

Excellence drives everything Sarah Ahmad, MD, does as a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Francis Health in Monroe.   For Dr. Ahmad, providing world-class care isn’t just about mastering surgical techniques — it’s about creating an environment where patients feel...

When you think of Southern cooking, heart health might not be the first thing that comes to mind.   But this lentil and collard green power bowl takes classic Southern ingredients and gives them a healthy twist. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and flavorful...

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious but often misunderstood condition that affects the heart and lungs.   Experts David Moll, MD, cardiologist, and Stephen Brierre, MD, pulmonologist and critical medicine physician, and Denzil Moraes, MD, interventional cardiologist,...

When it comes to heart health, prevention is key.  Experts Tiffany Ardoin, MD, FACP, internal medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake and assistant professor of clinical medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center; Andrew Smith, MD, cardiologist, electrophysiologist...