Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on the Heart

Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on the Heart

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE HEART   By now, most of us understand that the severity of illness associated with COVID-19 and how long symptoms might last can vary greatly from one person to the next. It has also become clear that severe COVID-19 symptoms...
Treatment Therapies

Treatment Therapies

What is new in the world of cardiology? In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Pavan Katikaneni gives us a summary of some new advances and innovative therapies available at ACS. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! Podcast: Play in new window |...
Treatment Therapies

MitraClip

The MitraClip™ could be a simple solution to your leaky heart valve. Even better, this procedure can be performed right here in Shreveport. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Katikaneni explains how patients have experienced significant improvement in...
10 Tips for Improving Vein Health

10 Tips for Improving Vein Health

10 Tips for Improving Vein Health   You probably don’t give much thought to your veins, at least not until you start having problems with them. Our veins carry oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart from all over our body, which makes them not only impressive...
Treatment Therapies

The Heart and Emotions

Can you really die of broken heart?  In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Katikaneni explains how the heart and the mind are intimately connected and how negative states of mind, including stress and depression, may increase the risk of heart disease. Podcast: Play...