Oct 23, 2025 | Heart Health, Patient Stories
When 76-year-old farmer Dan Branton thinks about his care at St. Dominic Hospital, one word rises above the rest: grateful. Dan, who has farmed in the Mississippi Delta for more than five decades, became the first patient in Mississippi to undergo a new minimally...
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 18, 2025 | Heart Health
For atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, it’s “a game-changer.” That’s how Patrick Welch, MD, describes the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System, a non-thermal ablation technology that uses electrical pulses instead of heat or freezing. “The procedure...
Feb 14, 2025 | Cancer, Heart Health
When facing cancer, patients and their doctors focus on beating the disease. But what happens when the very treatments that save lives also put the heart at risk? That’s where Tara Jarreau, MD, Baton Rouge’s leading cardio-oncologist with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer...
Feb 5, 2025 | Heart Health, Team Member Spotlights
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...
