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  • Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

    posted: Jul. 08, 2020.

    Are you aware that in the U.S., the top cause of death is heart disease? Did you also know that you could be at risk for developing it and not Read more
  • Heart Disease Prevention

    posted: May 22, 2020.

    There are habits you can change right now to protect yourself from heart disease. Despite the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and Read more
  • Different Types of Heart Diseases and Their Symptoms

    posted: May 07, 2020.

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Know the warning signs. Heart disease refers to a variety of health conditions, either congenital or acquired, that affect Read more
  • Living a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

    posted: Apr. 24, 2020.

    How your cardiologist in West Monroe, LA, can help you stay healthy If you have ever suffered from chest pain, you know how scary it can be. The good news is, Read more
  • Different Heart Rhythm Conditions

    posted: Feb. 24, 2020.

    An arrhythmia is defined as an irregular heartbeat. Essentially, you have arrhythmia if your heart beats too slowly, quickly, irregularly, or early. This means that having arrhythmia means that your Read more
  • FAQs about Heart Disease

    posted: Feb. 24, 2020.

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death for both women and men, and individuals of most ethnic groups and races in the U.S. Read more
  • What You Should Know about EKGs and Stress Tests

    posted: Feb. 20, 2020.

    Stress tests and EKGs are heart tests that could aid your cardiologist in checking how well or not your heart is functioning. An electrocardiogram or EKG measures the activity of Read more
  • Stroke Risk Factors

    posted: Feb. 20, 2020.

    Did you know that you have control over certain stroke risk factors? In fact, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that approximately 80% of stroke events are Read more
  • When to See a Cardiologist about Chest Pain

    posted: Dec. 26, 2019.

    Does chest pain always require immediate medical care? Find out more. When people think about chest pain they often think about a heart attack. After all, chest pain is a classic Read more
  • Signs of a Heart Attack

    posted: Dec. 20, 2019.

    What you should know about heart attacks and how Dr. Virginia Gonzalez of Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center in West Monroe, LA, can keep you healthy What is a heart attack? Heart attacks, unlike Read more
  • What Is an Angioplasty?

    posted: Dec. 04, 2019.

    Coronary artery disease is a serious condition that occurs when the arteries responsible for carrying blood to the heard become narrow due to the buildup of plaque and cholesterol inside Read more
  • Are You Dealing With Chest Pain?

    posted: Aug. 29, 2019.

    Chest pain is one symptom that you certainly don’t want to ignore. After all, when people think about chest pain they often think about serious and potentially life-threatening problems like Read more
  • What Can an EKG and Stress Test Detect?

    posted: Aug. 21, 2019.

    Electrocardiograms (i.e. EKG) and cardiac stress tests are two common diagnostic tools to help your cardiologist diagnose a variety of serious heart conditions. Easy and non-invasive, these two tests are Read more
  • Preventing Heart Disease

    posted: Aug. 08, 2019.

    Protect yourself against heart disease with some of these helpful tips. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US; therefore, it’s important that we are doing everything Read more
  • What Do I Need To Know About Angina

    posted: Jun. 21, 2019.

    Question:            What do I need to know about Angina? Answer:   Angina or chest pain is one of the most common reason people visit their doctor.  Nearly 10 million Americans are diagnosed with angina.  Read more
  • Women and Heart Disease Risk Factors

    posted: Jun. 21, 2019.

    Question:            What are the risk factors for women? Answer:    Knowing your numbers such as cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index is an important part of heart health.  Equally as Read more

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