by Marketing Communications | Oct 20, 2022 | Blog
Studies show that high cholesterol puts you at an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 38% of American adults have high cholesterol. That means high cholesterol is a big...
by Marketing Communications | Oct 10, 2022 | Podcast
ACS is excited to partner with Baylor to bring greater access to advanced heart care to the Shreveport area. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum shares that a physician from Baylor will be spending one or two days per month at ACS in Shreveport. This will...
by Marketing Communications | Sep 26, 2022 | Podcast
Over the past five to six years, there has been an uptick in venous disease cases. ACS offers an on-site vein clinic to make treatment of this disease more convenient for patients. The treatment of venous disease is an evolving field, with new equipment and treatment...
by Marketing Communications | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog
It has an unusual name, but atrial fibrillation is a very common heart condition. In fact, it is the most common type of heart arrhythmia affecting millions of Americans every year. Heart arrhythmias are irregular heart rhythms. In atrial fibrillation, the heart beats...
by Marketing Communications | Sep 12, 2022 | Podcast
Blood pressure refers to the pressure in the arterial system when the heart contracts. When a person’s blood pressure is too high, they are at risk for arterial damage and vascular disease. When a person’s blood pressure is too low, they are at risk for acute issues,...
