Cardiothoracic Surgery Referral
Are you a patient needing an appointment?
To refer a patient to our Cardiothoracic Surgery or Structural Heart Program, please complete the form below. Once the patient's information has been reviewed, we will contact the patient to schedule an appointment and testing. If you have any questions, call (225) 955-9324.
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New Heart Risk Calculator Could ...
July 24, 2024
Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) unveiled a new risk calculator that could significantly reduce the number of patients who ...
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New Blood Test Could Quickly Detect ...
July 24, 2024
The newest report from the American Heart Association (AHA) predicts that 61% of adults will have cardiovascular disease by 2050, and strokes are ...
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Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Heart D ...
July 24, 2024
We all know how important heart health is. We’ve heard it time and time again. The heart has a big job to pump blood through the body, empowering the ...
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The Deadly Cholesterol You May Not ...
March 28, 2024
There’s a type of cholesterol serious enough to cause a life-threatening heart attack or stroke by middle age, and the scariest part is most who have ...
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Don't Fall for These Blood Clot Myt ...
March 08, 2024
Each year, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) combined affect between 300,000 to 600,000 people in the U.S., making it the third ...
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Do I Need a Heart Scan to Check My ...
February 22, 2024
A heart scan, officially called a coronary artery calcium (CAC) test, is the gold standard for checking on your heart health. This specialized CT scan ...
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Blood Pressure - How Low Can You Go ...
February 01, 2024
We spend a lot of time talking about avoiding high blood pressure, but is there a number that’s too low? For most adults, anything lower than 90/60 mm ...
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Heart Survivor Story - Patton Brant ...
January 31, 2024
The term family history is thrown around a lot, but Patton Brantley has lived it. His grandfather died of a heart attack at age 42, his uncle had a ...
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Heart Survivor Story - Jessica Phil ...
January 31, 2024
Shortly after welcoming her youngest son into the world, Jessica noticed a red, painful and swollen area on her calf. She was concerned, but never ...
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