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Heart Health Articles
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...
50 Years of Healing Hearts: Celebrating Lasting Impact on Mississippi
For five decades, the people of central Mississippi have entrusted their hearts to St. Dominic Hospital and the Mississippi Heart and...
For Heart Health: How to Keep Your Cholesterol in Check
Maybe you’ve been told to watch your cholesterol, or you have a family history of high cholesterol? Or maybe you’re just looking for ways...
Opelousas Pastor on the Road to Recovery After Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital Team Uses Advances to Treat Heart Damage
When most people think about the symptoms of a heart attack, they often picture sudden problems like chest pain and trouble breathing....