Diabetes

Diabetes

One of the leading risk factors for heart disease is diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease, and at a younger age, than people who do not have diabetes. Dr. Ray Smith discusses diabetes’ correlation with heart health and things you can do...
A Heart-Healthy Halloween

A Heart-Healthy Halloween

Halloween is top-of-mind in this episode of “Heart to Heart.” Dr. Baucum dives into topics about how to make Halloween a heart-healthy and safe holiday. Listen to learn if a scary movie can trigger a heart attack, which Halloween treats are heart-healthy, which fall...
A Heart-Healthy Halloween

Baylor

ACS is excited to partner with Baylor to bring greater access to advanced heart care to the Shreveport area. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum shares that a physician from Baylor will be spending one or two days per month at ACS in Shreveport. This will...
Diabetes

What’s New

Over the past five to six years, there has been an uptick in venous disease cases. ACS offers an on-site vein clinic to make treatment of this disease more convenient for patients. The treatment of venous disease is an evolving field, with new equipment and treatment...
Diabetes

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure refers to the pressure in the arterial system when the heart contracts. When a person’s blood pressure is too high, they are at risk for arterial damage and vascular disease. When a person’s blood pressure is too low, they are at risk for acute issues,...