by Marketing Communications | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Marketing Communications | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Marketing Communications | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog
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...
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 | 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 | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog
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...
