Putting Your Heart Health First

Putting Your Heart Health First

Our region is in a heart-health crisis. Louisiana has one of the lowest scores for cardiovascular health in the country, ranking 42nd in the nation for cardiovascular health in America’s Health Rankings® by the United Health Foundation. More than 10% of Louisiana’s...
Recognizing Your Heart’s Cry For Help

Recognizing Your Heart’s Cry For Help

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. adults (accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths), as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Catching heart disease early often results in more effective treatment and better outcomes for...
What are ASD and PFO Closures?

What are ASD and PFO Closures?

Before we dive into the details of each closure procedure, let’s start with a quick explanation of what ASD and PFO closures are. Both procedures are performed to close holes in the wall separating the two upper chambers of the heart. An ASD closure is used to close...