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Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month is recognized in May every year. It’s a good time for everyone to learn or remind themselves about the risk factors, symptoms, and what to do if you or someone else experiences a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is...
Myocarditis, Pericarditis and Endocarditis: What is the difference?
Myocarditis, pericarditis and endocarditis are all types of heart inflammation. However, the areas of the heart that they affect (and often their causes) are different. Each of these types of inflammation affects a different layer of the heart. Myocarditis...
When To See A Doctor About Chest Pain
When you experience chest pain, it can be hard to pinpoint what is making your chest hurt. It can be very hard to tell if your chest pain is heart-related or if it is being caused by something else. You may not even be sure that what you are feeling is chest pain....
What Is Heart Disease?
When the topic of heart disease comes up, most people think of coronary artery disease. It is the most common type of heart disease and the biggest cause of heart attack. However, the term covers a range of medical conditions affecting the muscles, valves and vessels of the heart. Read our blog post to learn more.
Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists Makes Donation to Roy’s Kids
SHREVEPORT, La. – Local non-profit, Roy’s Kids, received an early Christmas wish thanks to the kindness of Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists. The non-profit, which provides Christmas gifts and other necessities to families in need, was given $2,000 to support its...
Matters Of The Heart: The Link Between Emotions and Heart Health
Matters Of The Heart: The Link Between Emotions and Heart Health Humans have long-associated the heart with emotions. That’s why we say things like “I was heartbroken” when we are sad, “my heart is happy” when we’re feeling cheerful, and “I almost had a heart...
How To Have A Heart-Healthy Holiday Season
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season is also the most fatal when it comes to cardiac events. Studies reveal a sharp increase in coronary deaths during the holidays, with one study reporting a 33% increase during December and January....
The Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Problems
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...
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
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...
The Importance of Forming Heart-Healthy Habits at a Young Age
Developing heart-healthy habits when we’re young makes it easier to maintain good habits as we get older. It actually has an impact on our health as adults. Studies show that children and teens with risk factors (such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, being...