Living With Congenital Heart Defects

Living With Congenital Heart Defects

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...
Knowing Your Numbers

Knowing Your Numbers

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...
HIV

HIV

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...
Understanding Food Nutrition Labels

Understanding Food Nutrition Labels

Improve Your Heart Health With Better Food Choices.   Making healthy eating choices is important for heart health. Even if you are exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight, diet plays a key role in lowering your risk of heart disease. The saying “you...
HIV

Statins

Dr. Trey Baucum takes on the topic of statins in this week’s episode of the “Heart to Heart” podcast. Statins are a medication that lowers cholesterol. Lately, it has been the subject of much debate as to whether or not people should take statins to treat their high...