WATCHMAN™

WATCHMAN™

For patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, there is now an alternative for stroke prevention. In this episode of “Heart to Heart”, Dr. Jimmy Smith discusses the WATCHMAN device and the connections between atrial fibrillation and strokes. Podcast: Play in new...
Government Role in Healthcare Crisis

Government Role in Healthcare Crisis

We have witnessed the government’s heavy involvement in the COVID-19 pandemic, from communication and task forces to testing and vaccine implementation. In this episode of “Heart to Heart” Dr. Baucum discusses the government’s role in our recent healthcare crisis....
Foam Sclerotherapy

Foam Sclerotherapy

The Vein Center at ACS offers a range of tests and treatment options for venous conditions, including spider and varicose veins. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Ray Smith discusses foam sclerotherapy and why it’s a better treatment option for spider veins...
Government Role in Healthcare Crisis

How ACS Handled COVID

COVID-19 has affected every aspect of patient care, including how patients encounter their physician. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum discusses how ACS has handled the pandemic, and what adjustments might be here to stay. Podcast: Play in new window |...
WATCHMAN™

Transcarotid Artery Revascularization

In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Jimmy Smith is joined by Dr. Timothy Danish, a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier, as they discuss Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR is a hybrid approach to treating...
Government Role in Healthcare Crisis

COVID Update

A little over a year ago, Dr. Baucum joined us for a conversation about the unknowns of COVID-19. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” we sit back down with Dr. Baucum to discuss vaccines, herd immunity and how things might evolve over the next few months. Podcast:...