Heart to Heart Podcast
In Heart to Heart, we sit down with leading experts in the field of cardiology to explore various topics related to heart health. Join the physicians of Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists every other Monday, as we discuss the specifics of cardiovascular care and tips for living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists (ACS), is a private physician group specializing in cardiovascular care based in Shreveport, Louisiana. As the only independent Cardiology group in the region, ACS is committed to providing superior cardiovascular care to our communities.
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Spring 2023 Covid-19 Update
Three years after our first podcast episode about COVID-19 and the heart, Dr. Baucum revisits that topic to share new updates. Listen to this episode of “Heart to Heart” to learn more about what is new with COVID-19, what impacts the response to COVID-19 had on heart health, what effects COVID-19 vaccines have on health and new studies that may answer why COVID-19 affects people differently.
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The WATCHMAN™
The WATCHMAN™ device offers several benefits. It reduces the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation while minimizing the long-term use of blood thinners, which can have side effects and require frequent monitoring. Additionally, the device can improve quality of life by eliminating the need for daily medication and reducing the risk of bleeding complications. Listen to Dr. Katikaneni in this episode of “Heart to Heart” to learn more.
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The Vein Center
We all know that gravity is essential for life on Earth. Did you know that gravity also plays a role in your vascular health and affects varicose veins? In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum talks about all things varicose veins, venous disease and procedures that the Vein Center at ACS offers patients.
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Allergies and Heart Health
Spring has sprung! With that, allergy season has also returned. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum discusses if seasonal allergies affect your heart or your cardiovascular endurance. He also describes the reasons why you should be cautious when taking allergy medications. Listen to learn how you can best take care of your heart health this allergy season.
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PTSD
In this podcast episode, Dr. Baucum discusses how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects the heart. PTSD can negatively impact heart health because of the immense strain that it puts on the heart. We also learn about how a new field of science called epigenetics reveals that traits from PTSD can be passed to your children, furthering the importance of seeking professional treatment for PTSD.
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LifeStyle Habits
Lifestyle choices have a major impact on your heart health. Genetics also play a large role in heart health. You can’t alter your genes, but you can change your lifestyle. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum gives examples of small steps that you can take to start living a healthier lifestyle this year.
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Heart and Kidney
Your heart and kidneys work closely together. When one organ isn’t working well, it puts a huge strain on the other one. It is important to keep your heart healthy to also keep your kidneys healthy. Listen as Dr. Baucum explains more about the correlation between the heart and the kidneys.
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Holiday Heart
The holiday season is here! With the holidays comes an increase in cardiac events. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Smith answers frequently asked questions about heart health and the holidays. He covers topics related to travel, stress and diets. He also shares tips about how you should care for your heart during the holiday season and what you can do to prevent a cardiac event.
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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 to help lower your risk of heart disease in this episode of “Heart to Heart.”
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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 activities promote heart health and what to be mindful of as you enjoy the Halloween festivities.
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