Sep 30, 2025 | Heart Health, Women's Health
Most women know mammograms are essential for catching breast cancer early. But fewer know these same images can also provide a surprising glimpse into your heart health. For some women, a mammogram may reveal hidden risk factors for cardiovascular disease — the...
Feb 21, 2024 | Patient Stories
Waterfront homes in Louisiana are usually high off the ground because of flooding, and Venessa Chapman’s home on the Ouachita River is no different. Fifteen steps of a staircase take her from her driveway on the ground floor to the front door each day. Even in her...
Jan 31, 2024 | Team Member Spotlights
Federico De Puy, MD, was headed out of the office one day in spring 2023 when one of his colleagues stopped to introduce him to a new patient: LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey. Her cardiologist, Carl Luikart, MD, was concerned about her heart. Both Dr. De Puy...
Jan 16, 2024 | Body, Research
Maybe you’ve been talking to your doctor about clinical trials to treat a particular condition, researching clinical trials for a loved one or just generally curious about how they work. Use this guide to help clear up some questions you might have. What is a...