Women with heart disease sitting on steps outside.

Jan 30, 2025

6 Key Facts About Heart Disease Everyone Should Know

Heart disease myths range from who is most vulnerable, what you can and can’t do in terms of exercise and eating and what a heart attack looks and feels like.

By William Bennett, MD, PhD

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Conditions & Treatment

Nov 5, 2024

Why Is Heart Disease Risk Higher for Breast Cancer Survivors?

As more women become long-term survivors of breast cancer thanks to advances in treatment, it's essential to be aware of the connection between breast cancer and heart health.

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 6, 2024

8 Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women

Some women with heart disease may have no symptoms, while some might experience vague symptoms that aren't typically associated with heart disorders.

By Michael Castine, MD

Parenting

Nov 9, 2023

Runner Breaks World Record to Benefit Kids with Heart Disease

Jarrett LeBlanc, a cardiac sonographer at Ochsner Lafayette General, attempts to break the world record for running a treadmill half-marathon, all in the name of raising money for a local summer camp.

Prevention & Wellness

Apr 25, 2023

6 Surprising Everyday Habits That Hurt Your Heart

Sitting more than five hours a day, drinking excessively, not sleeping enough and too much stress have all been linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease.

By Achal Sahai, MD

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Conditions & Treatment

Feb 2, 2023

Do I Have Heart Disease? 5 Sneaky Signs to Know About

Being diagnosed with heart disease can be scary and unexpected. Not all signs or symptoms of heart disease are clear or obvious like a heart attack or irregular heartbeat. Some symptoms can be misleading or mistaken for something else.

Conditions & Treatment

May 30, 2022

What is Afib?

Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is a type of arrhythmia, also known as an irregular heartbeat. Afib is a common disorder, but does require medical attention.

By Paul Stahls, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 1, 2021

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease After Pregnancy?

Interventional cardiologist Saira Samani, MD, discusses the risk factor of developing heart disease after pregnancy.

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Prevention & Wellness

Feb 10, 2021

7 Easy Steps to Ideal Heart Health

Even if your genetic history is working against you, you can improve your heart health through exercise, improving your diet, managing your blood pressure and controlling cholesterol.

By Roland Bourgeois, MD

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Women's Health

Feb 9, 2021

What’s Raising Your Blood Pressure?

We should be mindful of our blood pressure because it can cause substantial health problems including stroke, kidney failure and heart attack.

By Updesh Bedi, MD

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Conditions & Treatment

Jan 28, 2021

Understanding Adult Congenital Heart Disease

These are the most common questions that both patients and family members have related to congenital heart disease in adultsT

By Thomas W. Young, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 30, 2020

What is Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease?

Single ventricle heart disease is when one side of the heart does not form properly in utero. There are many variations of single ventricle heart disease.

By Jessica Mouledoux, MD