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Although there are different types of ventricular assist devices, the goal of each ventricular assist device (VAD) is the same: to pump blood from the lower chambers of a weakened or failing heart to the body. VADs are mechanical devices that ensure consistent blood...

A stress test is one of the diagnostic tools that cardiologists can use to assess your heart function. Stress tests reveal how well your heart works under an increased workload to help diagnose heart disease and assess your risk for a heart attack.   Stress tests...

Heart failure is a chronic condition that means the heart muscles have become weak, and the heart is no longer working as well as it should. As heart failure progresses, it can affect blood flow around the body and cause damage to other organs. Heart failure typically...

A defibrillator is a device that can restore normal heart rhythm through the delivery of a high-energy electric shock to the heart. Defibrillators can disrupt life-threatening arrhythmias to prevent cardiac arrest from occurring, or they can restart a heart that has...

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 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 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....

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.

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   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...