by Marketing Communications | May 23, 2025 | Blog
DASH is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH Diet is an eating plan that can help manage and prevent high blood pressure (hypertension): a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. This heart-healthy diet can also help lower and...
by Marketing Communications | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and mitral valve regurgitation are common heart conditions that can occur separately or together. Patients with both of these conditions are at an increased risk of complications, such as heart failure, stroke and pulmonary hypertension....
by Marketing Communications | Mar 29, 2025 | Blog
Living With Congenital Heart Defects Congenital heart defects (CHD) affect many Americans, young and old. CHD is a heart condition present at birth, occurring in almost 1% of births each year in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
by Marketing Communications | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog
American Heart Month American Heart Month is observed in February every year. It helps bring awareness to the prevalence of heart disease in America. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Louisiana and in the United States. Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation...
by Marketing Communications | Feb 17, 2025 | Podcast
Dr. Trey Baucum explores the connection between HIV and heart health in this week’s episode of the “Heart to Heart” podcast. HIV doesn’t just affect the immune system. It can also have a significant impact on the heart. Dr. Baucum breaks down the latest research on...
